Ukraine President Zelensky Signs Application to Join EU

Ukraine President Zelensky Signs Application to Join EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at a news briefing in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 24, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed an application formally requesting that Ukraine join the European Union, according to a photo posted by Ukrainian officials on Feb. 28.

Zelensky urged the EU to allow the former Soviet republic to immediately join the bloc, saying that membership would put Ukrainians on “an equal footing” with other members.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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