Ukraine president asks for fast-track EU membership
"Our goal is to be with all Europeans and, most importantly, to be equal. I'm sure that's fair. I am sure we deserve it," he said in a video speech shared on social media
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is seen during a call with US President Joe Biden in Kyiv, Ukraine January 27, 2022. Picture taken January 27, 2022. Photo :Reuters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday asked the European Union to allow Ukraine to gain membership under a special procedure immediately as it defends itself from invasion by Russian forces.
"Our goal is to be with all Europeans and, most importantly, to be equal. I'm sure that's fair. I am sure we deserve it," he said in a video speech shared on social media.
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