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Zelensky requests specific EU accession date in address to European Parliament

Published February 24, 2026, 14:01
Zelensky requests specific EU accession date in address to European Parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, addressing the plenary session of the European Parliament, requested a clear and binding date for Ukraine's accession to the European Union. He argued that such a date is necessary to prevent Russia from sabotaging European efforts for Ukraine. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of the EU's €90 billion funding package for Ukraine, which however remains blocked by Hungary. The European Parliament approved a non-binding resolution in support of Ukraine, condemning Russia’s war and calling for stricter sanctions against Russia.