Why does Ukraine want to join the European Union?
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky recently urged the European Union (EU) to allow Ukraine to join as a member immediately under a special process. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky recently urged the European Union (EU) to allow Ukraine to join as a member immediately under a special process. Ukraine has filed the membership application because it will defend Ukraine against Russian aggression. In addition to humanitarian aid, the European bloc has also decided to send $450 million in military aid to Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian officials met at the Belarusian border for ceasefire talks. Whereas, Western countries are constantly coming together to