Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked European leaders for a specific date for Ukraine's accession to the European Union, emphasizing the importance of continued support against Russian aggression.

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, sent a clear message to European leaders, demanding a precise date for Ukraine's accession to the European Union, during an extraordinary session of the European Parliament. In Kyiv, Zelensky was applauded by MEPs and emphasized that Ukraine did not provoke the war, but is defending itself against Russia's aggression. He highlighted the negative impact of Kremlin policies on the entire European continent and called for severe sanctions against Russia.

Zelensky reminded that Ukraine is not the only victim of Russian aggression and stressed the importance of European unity in the face of this threat. He called for security guarantees for Ukraine and insisted on the need to ban any economic support for Russia. The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, reaffirmed the EU's commitment to support Ukraine, which has received constant assistance from the Union, including a recent loan of 90 billion euros. Zelensky concluded that a clear date for Ukraine's accession to the EU is essential to prevent the division of Europe by Putin.