On Monday, Ukraine hosted a summit with the European Union in Kyiv to discuss the war with Russia and Ukraine’s ambitions for EU membership.

The summit was led by President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The two sides discussed a range of issues, including the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine’s reform efforts, and its aspirations to join the European Union.

The meeting was largely seen as a success, with both sides agreeing to a number of key issues. These included the need to strengthen the rule of law in Ukraine, and the need to fight corruption and organized crime.

However, the summit was also met with some disappointment, as the two sides failed to reach an agreement on Ukraine’s EU membership. While the EU expressed its support for Ukraine’s efforts, it also made clear that the country must still meet certain criteria before it can join the bloc.

The summit was also marked by a show of solidarity from the EU, with von der Leyen saying, “Europe will still stand with you to win and rebuild.”

The summit was seen as an important step in Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen ties with the EU and move closer to its goal of EU membership. However, it remains to be seen how the two sides will move forward in their negotiations.