Ukrainian president urges Europe not to ‘fall back into indecision’ over EU accession talks

Published December 14,2023

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Thursday it is extremely essential that Europe doesn’t “fall back into indecision,” as a European Council assembly to resolve whether or not to start accession talks with Kyiv began in Brussels.

“It’s very important that Europe doesn’t fall back into indecision today. Nobody wants Europe to be seen as untrustworthy or as unable to make decisions,” Zelensky stated in a video message on the European Council assembly.

Noting that Europe did not make any such errors throughout this 12 months, Zelensky stated Russia gained nothing on the frontline or in its makes an attempt to “divide and demean Europeans.”

“Europe maintained its unity. Europe didn’t let its people get dragged into any of the crises the Kremlin always dreams of. You all realized that now is not the time for half-measures or hesitation,” Zelensky stated, thanking Europe for the robust selections made and their implementation.

Zelensky stated that the selection made throughout the European Council assembly is one which was promised to Ukraine, including that he has not heard of any counter-argument for the beginning of Kyiv’s accession talks.

“Last 12 months, Ukraine obtained clear suggestions on the right way to transfer ahead. We have handed the important thing legal guidelines. You all-and I emphasize: all-know nicely that we fulfilled each obligation.

“And there was a clear schedule for the EU-today is a day for a political decision in response to what we’ve accomplished. It’s about opening accession negotiations with Ukraine. And in March next year-approving the negotiation framework for moving forward,” Zelensky stated.

Ukraine’s president went on to induce these collaborating within the assembly to “not betray the people and their faith in Europe,” stating Europeans is not going to see any profit within the rejection of starting accession talks.

“Putin will surely use this against you personally, and against all of Europe. Don’t give him this first-and only-victory of the year. Europe must win, agreements must be honored, and words must matter,” he concluded.