EU leaders agree to Dutch demands on Ukraine - Malta PM


BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said on Thursday that European Union leaders have agreed to Dutch demands on a landmark deal establishing closer ties with Ukraine, which are meant to allow The Hague to ratify it.

Asked if there has been an agreement on the additional demands by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Muscat said: "Yes, there is agreement."

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