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Zelenskyy says ‘time is right’ for Ukraine to start process of joining EU

His comments come as Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 12 in an attack on a college.

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What happened His 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'

The Jerusalem Post · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · May 23, 10:10 AM

Zelenskyy says ‘time is right’ for Ukraine to start process of joining EU

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His comments come as Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 12 in an attack on a college.

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The Jerusalem PostNews report · May 23, 11:48 AM

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."

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerNeeds review confidence2 sources · 2 bias bucketsNeeds review · outlier detectedFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

May 23, 10:10 AM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.

May 23, 11:48 AM: The Jerusalem Post joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is needs review · outlier detected.