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The EU supported the opening of negotiations on Ukraine's accession / Photo GettyImages The European Union has reaffirmed its strong support for Ukraine on its path to membership. European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have praised the impressive pace of reforms that the Ukrainian government is implementing even under fire. Channel 24 reports, citing Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen during a joint press conference following the European Council meeting in Brussels.