Zelensky sees Ukraine's membership in EU as final exam for Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in a video address, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"Discussions on Ukraine's future in the EU continue today and tomorrow in Europe. I believe that our people, our state, our army did everything for us to be welcome there. As equals. For us to be invited there. This is the final exam for Europe," Zelensky said.

He added that among the leaders of the states there are those who support Ukraine and there are also those who support only themselves.

"But we see how the nations of all European countries treat us. And this is the main thing. Because I know for sure - if people decided on our membership in the EU, they would definitely choose the people of Ukraine. Today, when I see the support of the people of each country in the squares of European capitals, I know that the Ukrainian people are already in the European Union. And politicians... I'm sure they will adjust to that. Preferably faster," Zelensky said.

On February 28, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an application for Ukraine's membership in the European Union.

European Council President Charles Michel said on March 7 that Ukraine's application for EU membership would be discussed in the coming days.

On March 9, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on the leaders of the European Union to give the green light to Ukraine's membership in the EU.