Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy makes a statement in Kyiv, in Ukraine, February 28, 2022. — Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters
LVIV, Feb 28 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy today asked the European Union to allow Ukraine to gain membership under a special procedure immediately as it defends itself from invasion by Russian forces.
“Our goal is to be with all Europeans and, most importantly, to be equal. I’m sure that’s fair. I am sure we deserve it,” he said in a video speech shared on social media. — Reuters