They were granted EU candidate status last year.
The European Minister says the progress Ukraine is making to become an EU member state is "incredible."
Junior Minister and Longford Westmeath Fine Gael TD, Peter Burke is in Brussels today, attending the EU General Affairs council meeting.
The country was granted EU candidate status last June on the understanding that Ukraine takes key steps required to join the bloc.
Deputy Burke says it's incredible to see:
€215k Yellow River Wind Farm Fund To Support 20 Community Projects
Communities will benefit across Offaly, Meath and Westmeath.
Gardai Issue Official Routes Ahead Of National Ploughing Championships
A major policing operation with road closures will be in place over the next three days.
Laois/Offaly Speech And Language Therapy Services ‘Beyond Crisis Point’ - Carol Nolan
SLT positions have remained vacant in the region for over three years.
Defence Forces To Hold Training Exercise In The Midlands
The training exercise will take place from today until Wednesday.
Offaly Widow Set To Inherit €5.5m Fortune After Dispute
The estate of the late Joe Grogan has been administered with Lisa Flaherty named as the sole heir.
Three Midlands Hotels Listed in Top 100 List
Ballyfin Demesne was listed in the top 20.
Road Safety, Anti-Social Behaviour And Drug Issues Discussed At Laois Safety Meeting
Laois Local Community Safety Partnership held its first meeting last week.
HIQA Finds Westmeath Nursing Home Compliant Across Key Areas
Bethany House in Tyrrellspass was found to be in good standard for care.
