Inside EU–Ukraine Relations: War, Reforms, and Accession

In this episode of Off the Record, Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc sits down with Katarína Mathernová, the European Union Ambassador to Ukraine. They discuss: - Why Ukraine needs an EU Ambassador alongside national embassies - EU accession talks and reform progress - The YES Conference and the role of European voices - Prince Harry’s visit and support for Ukrainian veterans - The August missile strike near the EU Delegation in Kyiv - Anti-corruption reforms and Ukraine’s fight against vested interests - The G7 support group and the role of diplomacy behind the scenes This candid conversation sheds light on diplomacy, resilience, and Ukraine’s European path.