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Zelenskyy says ‘time is right’ for Ukraine to start process of joining EU
"We are defending Europe – fully, not partially, and not with half-measures," said Zelensky. "Ukraine deserves a fair approach and equal rights within Europe."
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As of May 23, 2026 at 11:48 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedHis comments come as Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 12 in an attack on a college.
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CenterZelenskyy says ‘time is right’ for Ukraine to start process of joining EU
Al Jazeera English · Center · News report
Right / center-rightUkraine's Zelensky says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'
Ukraine's Zelensky says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'
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"We are defending Europe – fully, not partially, and not with half-measures," said Zelensky. "Ukraine deserves a fair approach and equal rights within Europe."
