Ukraine president says he expects progress on EU membership bid within months

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Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy

LVIV, Ukraine March 18 (Reuters)-Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he spoke with the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Friday and Ukraine expects progress to be made on its operation to join the European Union in the coming months.  

" Had substantial discussion with EC President,"Zelenskiy said on Twitter."EC opinion on UA (Ukraine) operation for#EU class will be prepared within many months. UA Government and EC are instructed. Moving to our strategic thing together."