Sarkozy wants closer EU-Ukraine ties

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that he will propose closer ties with Ukraine during France's presidency, which will begin on July 1, during a press conference on Wednesday.

Sarkozy clarified his position on Ukraine's ties with the EU during his one-day visit to Warsaw stating that the partnership would not promise Ukraine's accession to the EU.

"In the present state of affairs (our) concern is not with accession but with a reinforced partnership (for Kiev)," said Sarkozy. "As head of the European Council I will want to propose a partnership for Ukraine."