Ukraine and EU: EU candidate status: Zelenskyj sees “historic week”

Ukraine and EU: EU candidate status: Zelenskyj sees “historic week”

The Ukrainian President hopes that his country will become a candidate for EU membership this week. At the same time, Selenskyj warns that Moscow will “intensify its hostile actions (…)” – also towards Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj sees his country facing the historic possibility of becoming a candidate for EU membership – but at the same time warns of serious fighting.

“Tomorrow will be a truly historic week when we will hear the European Union’s response on Ukraine’s candidate status,” Zelenskyy said in a video address. However, he warned that a targeted intensification of Russian aggression is to be expected for this reason.

Russia will demonstratively intensify its “hostile actions this week, not only towards us, but also towards other European countries,” Zelensky said. Ukraine is prepared and is warning its partners.

Zelenskyj: Russia is gathering forces in the east

According to the Ukrainian President, Russia is gathering forces in the direction of Kharkiv and Zaporizhia. Both cities are located in the predominantly Russian-speaking east of Ukraine. Parts of the areas are already occupied by Russian troops.

On Friday, the EU Commission recommended granting Ukraine candidate status. However, all 27 member states still have to agree to this. The final decision is to be made at the EU summit on 23/24. June fall.

Source: Stern

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