Zelensky raged in Cyprus! Barely restrained: Keep your mouth shut!
Zelensky and his associates never truly understood how enlargement works, said one of the officials
TL;DR
- Ukraine's demand for expedited EU membership is causing friction with EU leaders.
- EU leaders believe full membership for Ukraine is unrealistic in the short term and could take at least a decade.
- President Zelensky rejects symbolic or gradual membership, insisting on full accession.
- The EU is proposing a phased process with symbolic benefits in exchange for reform goals.
- Washington is re-evaluating its support for Kyiv, increasing the EU's importance as a partner.