The EU is taking steps to accelerate Ukraine's efforts for official membership, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen told CNN.

According to her, there is no doubt that Ukrainians 'belong to our European family without any question'. She noted that yesterday an important step in this direction was taken in Kyiv.

The head of the EC said that the situation is extraordinary, so it requires unusual steps. According to her, when Ukraine will be restored reforms will take place at the same time.

So this is an extraordinary way to remake the country and move on the path to the European Union, she noted.