Zelensky says EU membership proposal is "unfair"

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated in a letter to EU (European Union) leaders that the German proposal to grant Ukraine the status of an "associate" member of the bloc is "unfair", as it would leave Kiev without a voice in relation to other countries.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested allowing Ukraine to participate in EU meetings without voting rights as an intermediate step towards full membership of the bloc, which he said could facilitate a deal to end the four-year war triggered by the Russian invasion.

In response, Zelensky stated in his letter, sent on Friday night (22) and analyzed by Reuters, that the dismissal of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán - a staunch opponent of Ukraine's accession to the EU - following last month's elections, created the opportunity for substantial progress in accession negotiations.

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"It would be unfair for Ukraine to be present in the European Union but remain without a voice," Zelensky said in his message. "The time has come to move forward with Ukraine's accession in a full and meaningful way."

The letter was addressed to the President of the European Council, António Costa, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Cypriot President, Nikos Christodoulides, who holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU.

Zelensky thanked European leaders for their support during the war and said Ukraine was serving as a bulwark against Russian aggression for the entire 27-nation bloc.

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"We are defending Europe - fully, not partially, and not with half-hearted measures," he said. "Ukraine deserves fair treatment and equal rights within Europe."

Source: CNN