Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned that Ukrainian and EU officers had a “mutual” understanding.
Kyiv:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned Thursday his war-torn nation deserved to begin EU accession talks “this yr”.
“I imagine that Ukraine deserves to begin negotiations on EU membership this yr,” Zelensky mentioned Thursday after talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
He mentioned additional integration with the European bloc would encourage Ukrainians and provides them “motivation” to battle towards Russian troops.
On Friday, Kyiv hosts a high-profile EU-Ukraine summit.
In June final yr EU leaders granted candidate standing to Ukraine, simply months after Russian President Vladimir Putin despatched troops to the pro-Western nation. However the path to full membership stays lengthy regardless of Kyiv’s bullishness, and will take years.
French President Emmanuel Macron warned final Could it might take “many years” earlier than Ukraine meets the factors and achieves full membership.
Zelensky mentioned that Ukrainian and EU officers had a “mutual” understanding.
“Solely collectively a robust Ukraine and a robust European Union can defend the life we worth,” Zelensky added.
“And that our additional integration should give vitality and motivation to our individuals to battle towards any obstacles and threats.”
The Ukrainian chief additionally mentioned that international stress on Russia should be elevated.
“The enemy is at a particular stage when Russia’s strategic defeat is already clear,” he mentioned. “However tactically, they nonetheless have the assets to try offensive actions.”
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