Zelenskyy says ‘time is right’ for Ukraine to start process of joining EU
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked European Union leaders to start Ukraine’s process to join the EU, saying that associate membership would limit Ukraine’s influence. Meanwhile, fighting continues between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides carrying out attacks on military and economic targets.Key Facts
- Zelenskyy sent a letter to EU leaders saying associate membership is unfair because it gives no voting rights.
- Hungary’s former Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked Ukraine’s EU membership efforts but was recently voted out.
- A drone attack in Russian-occupied Luhansk killed at least 10 people; Russia vowed to respond.
- Ukraine attacked a chemical plant in Russia that supplies materials for military production.
- Ukraine also hit oil infrastructure in Russia, including a fire at a port terminal caused by drone debris.
- Zelenskyy reported Ukraine reclaimed nearly 600 square kilometers of territory since early 2024.
- He said Russia has lost about 86,000 soldiers in 2024, with many injured or captured.
- Ukraine is targeting important Russian military and economic sites as it prepares for possible new fighting.
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