Zelenskyy spoke about the impact of disputes with Poland on Ukraine's accession to the EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that disagreements with certain countries, particularly Poland, should not stand in the way of Ukraine’s path to European Union membership.
The head of state emphasized that Ukraine has fulfilled all the obligations set by Brussels and now counts on unanimous support from all EU member states, including Poland and Hungary.
According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s further progress toward the European Union depends on the political unity of the member states and their fulfillment of the commitments they have made.
The head of state emphasized that Ukraine has fulfilled all the necessary conditions for advancing the negotiation process regarding EU membership.
“Despite Orbán and everything else, we’ve done everything. I hope that Péter Magyar (the Hungarian prime minister—‘Glavkom’) supports all of this. I also hope that the Polish government supports it. I think it’s important to recognize that when we all have rules—not just political emotions, but rules—we must do what we have to do,” Zelenskyy emphasized.
The president noted that the necessary reforms were implemented under the extremely difficult conditions of a full-scale war. At the same time, he reminded that Ukraine today is defending not only its own state but also the security of all of Europe.
Zelenskyy also commented specifically on relations with Poland. According to him, historical disputes may exist between neighboring countries, but they should not hinder cooperation.
“We have certain difficulties in our history. But most countries have faced difficulties in the past. However, we are living in the present now; we are facing aggression, and we must stand united at this moment. We are defending the EU; we must think about the future security of our people. And so, I believe that solutions can always be found if we are ready to be strong neighbors and if we are determined to find those solutions,” the Ukrainian leader noted.
He also recalled the Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine held in Gdańsk, Poland, which, he said, demonstrated a high level of support for Kyiv from Polish authorities and the business community. The event was opened by Polish government officials and attended by thousands of business representatives and international partners, who expressed significant interest in Ukraine’s reconstruction projects.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made these remarks during a press conference in Dublin to mark the start of Ireland’s EU presidency.
Support for Ukraine’s accession to the EU stands at 79%—support for NATO membership is lower.
This is according to the results of a June poll conducted by Rating Group for the Center for Analytical Studies (CISR) of the International Republican Institute (IRI).
The EU has responded to the question of whether Ukraine and Moldova will join simultaneously.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during which the parties discussed Ukraine’s integration into the European Union and strengthening the defense of Ukrainian airspace.
The European Commission plans to propose on June 16 the opening of the first round of negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the European Union.
