Volodymyr Zelenskiy hails decision for Ukraine EU candidacy status

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, says the decision of the European Union to give his country candidate status is a victory that Ukraine has been waiting for during the 120 days of the war and the 30 years of its independence.

The European Union approved Ukraine's application following the recommendation of the European Commission, which was made on Friday 17 June

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[Dragoneer]

I love how the media is treating the situation like a soap opera

[russellhopwood]

Before the war the Guardian wrote "welcome to the Ukraine the most corrupt nation in Europe". Now its all hail Ukraine.

[dltjoy]

One day mr. Zelenskey will win the OSCAR in best actor leading role category!!!

[berni]

This still doesn’t change the facts that there are 49 million kangaroos in Australia and 3.5 million people in Wales which means if kangaroos were to invade Wales each person will have to fight 14 kangaroos. 😃

[parabalani]

The last sentence was translated incorrectly, he said "Or maybe we will not have a rest - but actually no, kids would be mad in that case"

[hithere]

Described as the most corrupt man in politics only a year ago by main stream media is now hailed as a hero. What changed?

[AGuvnor]

I’m really happy, Britain left EU just on time.

[mansabrown]

One of the greatest actors to grace politics

[lastdays]

This man is a crook and a wicked evil human. He is dragging the world in to a war because of his greed.

[profftrefelling]

Let me get this right..

Russia fighting with an expeditionary peacetime Army of 180.000 troops. And 50.000 Donbass fighters. While enduring the
most brutal sanktions a country has ever experienced from the west.

VS

770.000 Ukr. military, a war mobilized industy, 60 Billion aid from US and a flow of weapon from the west. In addition to
10.000 experienced foregin fighters from around the world.
They had 8 years advanced start to build massive defenselines with bunkers and minefields and trained by NATOs best
instruktors.

Furthermore Russia allegedly: Have lost 30-80.000 men. They have low moral are Battlefatiged with no communications, and few generals
left -not in prison or dead. Lost almost all their tanks, planes, artillery and are now recruting child-soldiers. Furthermore they have
ran out Missiles and ammunition and are just randomly looting the civilian population for food to survive.

And still they somehow manage to have the strongest currency in the world and have occupied land the size of england in 4 months. Disabeling
around 1000 enemies a day, while Ukraine constantly begs the west for more weapons, ammo and manpower.
In that case, I wouldn't wanna know what would happen if Russia got really mad and started a war.

P.S
Also -Their commander in chief, Putin, who takes all the heavy decitions is dying of Cancer!

[stevejones]

You are all aware that Zelenskiy slaughtered 14, 000 of his own poeple 3, 000 children since 2014 BECAUSE THEY SPOKE RUSSIAN! Then signed an agreement to stop, but continued. You do know that right?

[nigellacey]

So glad we're not in the eu. We wont have to support that basket case.

[cosifantutte]

Poor Ukraine, I wouldn't wish EU membership on any nation.

[brethrenlife]

the actor speaking quietly so putin doesn't hear him lol

[rc-dkby]

I really don’t care what you say… but am I the only one that can’t stand this guy?🤷🏼‍♂️😂 always feels so un genuine, like he’s acting… and yes… I know he is or used to be an actor

[msvalkyrie]

What's next ? An appearance on the main stage at Glastonbury ? Maybe with Ed Sheeran ??

[macklee]

I'm getting a little bit sick of this bloke and his green army t-shirt.
You're a politician, get a shave and wear a suit.

[roflin]

How is being ruled from Brussels independence? Brexit is independence, the UK is now independent or soon will be, Ukraine should be ruled from KIEV and should stay a long way from the EURO, at the moment Ukraine is cheap and a great place to holiday, please don't change, stay away from the EU be like Norway.

[damianbylightning]

Utter madness! The EU is unstable enough with Cyprus as a member and a number of Balkan countries as candidates - also potential in the Baltic and several current members riddled with secessionist tendencies.
Why are they importing yet more trouble? The west seems determined to keep this conflict going - to what end? What purpose? How many are to die before the inevitable surrender?

[ssebitaabawamala]

Nonsense go seek peace negotiations first....