The European Union's (EU) offer of a European perspective to Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia is a strong signal to Russia in the current geopolitical context.

APA reports that French President Emmanuel Macron said this at a joint press conference with EU Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

"We owe it to the people of Ukraine.

"They are fighting for our values, their sovereignty and their territorial integrity."

The French President added that all three countries will have a long way to go in terms of membership.

Macron said that Georgia could also receive candidate status after fulfilling the priorities set by the European Commission.