Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the decision of European Union leaders on Thursday to start membership talks with Kyiv, describing it as a "victory" for his country and for Europe. Zelensky stated in a post on "X": "This is a victory for Ukraine. A victory for all of Europe. A victory that motivates, inspires, and strengthens." The #EUCO decision to open EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova has been adopted. I thank everyone who worked for this to happen and everyone who helped. I congratulate every Ukrainian on this day. I also congratulate Moldova and personally @SanduMaiamd.…— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 14, 2023