Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked the European Union to allow Ukraine to gain membership under a special procedure immediately as it defends itself from invasion by Russian forces.
He said on Monday that, “Our goal is to be with all Europeans and, most importantly, to be equal.
“I’m sure that’s fair. I am sure we deserve it,” he said in a video speech shared on social media.
This came as Russia’s assault against the pro-Western country went into its fifth day.
Zelenskiy said: “we appeal to the European Union for the immediate accession of Ukraine via a new special procedure.’’
