The Finnish MEP told the TV channel the European Union needed to send a clear signal to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion that the country will become a member of the Union.

“We will give them a European prospect and [that] this will end with the membership. This moment must come sooner rather than later. Ukraine and Georgia deserve European prospects,” - Hautala said. 

To be reminded, the Committee on European Integration of the Georgian Parliament on Tuesday prepared a draft resolution on the country’s integration into the European Union, calling on EU member states and institutions to take all necessary steps to accelerate Georgia's accession to the Union.