Volodymyr Zelenskyy finds hope in the possibility of Ukraine joining the European Union. Its candidate status, however, does not guarantee membership.
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The European Union leadership approved Ukraine's candidacy for membership Thursday, starting the embattled nation on a yearslong path toward cementing a closer relationship with the West as it attempts to distance itself from its Russian invaders.
"Historic agreement, historic decision," European Council President Charles Michel tweeted after the decision was announced on the first day of an EU leaders summit in Belgium.
Ukraine has already implemented about 70% of EU rules, norms and standards, European officials have said. But they warned that the country still needs political and economic reforms, pointing to corruption. EU candidate status doesn't guarantee Ukraine membership and does not provide the military security provided by NATO membership. Still, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was elated.
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Zelensky: we need more long-range missiles
Putin: heading your way
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Ukraine is losing the war. The problem is that the comedian and his gang are getting more and more unhinged by the day. He reminds Hitler in 1945 with his deranged fantasies about wonder weapons.
Except he isn’t the one conquering, except he isn’t the aggressor. Sure, there are some far right military groups in Ukraine, but that’s about it. I’ve been to Ukraine in the past, and it’s a beautiful country, no nazism. If anything, Ukraine is doing well fighting against a country that’s much larger than them along with holding out way past the Russians predictions.
Guys, may everyone in this world be healthy and happy. I wish everyone who reads this comment endless happiness, health and love. God bless you friends!
😅 The 6 requirements for Ukraine to meet, basically is insult. This is just like empty promises to girl , to get laid , then abandon…
But thats how wars work… you dont lose a war and get to keep territory you lost lol
Looks like he’s been eating good, filling out that shirt nicely
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Ce qui reste de l’Ukraine?
What can we believe anymore on the internet..??? Just worry bout your own self and family
Victory to Russia!!! 🇷🇺
That guy is lining his pockets with good ole fashioned American taxpayer money…
He’s also funneling it to our politicians.
Down with Ukraine! No more free money!
Nice. WTF was up with that Russian Air Defense System malfunction. That was tres weird. Real or a trap plan . Look Weak when Strong.
Good Acting Zelensky! Hes like a Vlogger now
The UK is the new Swiss Bank
Republics of the whole free world. Message for democracy.
You saw the joy of the Ukrainian people when the political leaders announced the start of Ukraine’s entry into the European Union.
The joy and victory of democracy is to equip the Ukrainian army with modern fighter jets, modern tanks, modern missiles, modern bombs, modern automatic weapons.
THE REPUBLIC IS SHOUTING weapons in the Ukrainian dynamic attack as in the battle of Kursk 1943.
— 1500 tanks abrams
— 300 F-16.
— 50 F-15 bombers planes .
— 20 F-18 multifighters
— 20 Eurofighters
— 2000 M-113.
—- 5000 Humve vehicles,
— 1000,000 high-precision automatic weapons.
— 2000 cargo drones 60 kg load.
— 200,000 pieces of camouflage sniper uniforms.
The West to guarantee the security of the borders of European Ukraine.
Yeah, everyone sees how Europe is protecting things…Pathetic
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