Zelenskyy warned the EU that there can be no fully-fledged European project without Ukraine
In his traditional evening address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that our country’s membership in the European Union must be full and equal, without restrictions or exceptions.
The video address was posted on the social media accounts of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
“We are actively engaged in diplomatic efforts with our partners in the European Union to bring Ukraine’s EU membership closer. Ukraine is fighting for its life, for its independence, and for a Europe that has lived in peace the longest, that protects people, life, and culture, and that, thanks to this protection, plays a truly global role. Without Ukraine, there can be no complete European project, and Ukraine’s place in the European Union must also be full—complete and equal,” said the Ukrainian leader.
Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of opening negotiation chapters for EU accession.
“It is important to make significant progress in the negotiations. It is important to work 100% for the sake of security and for the sake of our people. I thank everyone who stands with us, with Ukraine!” he said.
As a reminder, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed introducing a new “associated membership” format for Ukraine in the EU until it obtains full membership status.
The European Union has moved to the practical stage of preparing Montenegro’s accession treaty. The country continues on its path toward EU integration and has declared its intention to become a member by 2028.
Ukraine hopes that the European Union will open all six negotiation chapters on the country’s accession this year and anticipates the possibility of closing at least one of them by the end of the year.
