Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is bracing himself for Russian attacks against Ukraine to be even more intense this week, according to his video message on Sunday. This week could be historic for Ukraine with the possibility of EU accession. But precisely because of this, Russian attacks could also become more aggressive and not only for Ukraine, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy fears...
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European countries could also be targeted by Russia
Zelenskyy fears that other European countries might also become targets of Russia’s attack, due to the possibility of Ukraine’s admission into the European Union (EU). According to German media outlet Bild, in a video message he said that Russia could ‘demonstratively intensify hostile actions just this week. He said, as quoted on the official website of the President of Ukraine:
Obviously, we should expect greater hostile activity from Russia. Purposefully - demonstratively. This week exactly. And not only against Ukraine, but also against other European countries. We are preparing. We are ready. We warn partners.
However, the media reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin, mentioned in his last speech that Russia would have nothing against Ukraine joining the EU. During his speech at the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg the Kremlin leader stressed:
We have nothing against it. It is the sovereign decision of each country to join or not to join economic alliances. Unlike NATO, the EU is not a military organisation, not a political bloc.
Historic opportunity for Ukraine
Despite his cautionary statement, Zelenskyy showed confidence as he headed into the new week which presents itself as a historic opportunity in Ukraine's history. The European Union is set to reveal their decision regarding the admission of Ukraine into the Union. According toWelt, this is what he had to say in his speech on Sunday, June 19:
Tomorrow begins a truly historic week when we hear from the European Union the answer on Ukraine's candidate status.
This article is translated from Gentside DE.
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