They were too corrupt to join the EU before the war, they are probably way more corrupt now. They should not be allowed anywhere near the EU. Giving them voting writes would be insane.
eztkt on
As much as I want Ukraine to join the EU ultimately, I think it’s disrespecting from Zelenskyy to complain of genuine effort to try to give Ukraine a place in the EU during an ongoing war. He wants full membership, that will be possible in peace time following usual process and requirement.
Objective_Cod4149 on
Unfair indeed.
GoldBofingers on
I’m against Ukraine EU membership, however if it happens there’ll be lots of money to be made in Ukraine, it’s going to turn into an even bigger success story than Poland.
pedrosfm on
Of course it’s unfair. Ukraine needs the EU as much as the EU, and the whole of Europe really, needs them for their acquired expertise in war fighting and military production. Not to mention their strong stance and desire to be free and democratic.
The politics of cowardice of our current times is what will ultimately leads us to a wider war.
Agreeable_Mud_8338 on
Ukraine has the most powerful army in the world…give them some respect please
whatsbeef667 on
I respect Ukraine and Zelensky a lot but they are a nation that is
– an active warzone
– full of corruption
– not really very functioning economy even pre-war
– being supported heavily by EU
if associate membership is not enough, then they should apply for full membership after problems above have been solved
NomadSoul22 on
Ukraine cannot join because it would not be able to respect and enforce EU laws and principles
When the war ends they will rebuild and reform as to meet the criteria
Associate membership is the best that the EU can do as of now
Disastrous-Jaguar-58 on
The West thinks that even associated member is an exceptional deal, but he still thinks it’s too little
StephaneiAarhus on
Associate membership now, full membership when you’ve reformed and are ready. What’s the problem ?
We are not going to let you in right away now and you know it.
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They were too corrupt to join the EU before the war, they are probably way more corrupt now. They should not be allowed anywhere near the EU. Giving them voting writes would be insane.
As much as I want Ukraine to join the EU ultimately, I think it’s disrespecting from Zelenskyy to complain of genuine effort to try to give Ukraine a place in the EU during an ongoing war. He wants full membership, that will be possible in peace time following usual process and requirement.
Unfair indeed.
I’m against Ukraine EU membership, however if it happens there’ll be lots of money to be made in Ukraine, it’s going to turn into an even bigger success story than Poland.
Of course it’s unfair. Ukraine needs the EU as much as the EU, and the whole of Europe really, needs them for their acquired expertise in war fighting and military production. Not to mention their strong stance and desire to be free and democratic.
The politics of cowardice of our current times is what will ultimately leads us to a wider war.
Ukraine has the most powerful army in the world…give them some respect please
I respect Ukraine and Zelensky a lot but they are a nation that is
– an active warzone
– full of corruption
– not really very functioning economy even pre-war
– being supported heavily by EU
if associate membership is not enough, then they should apply for full membership after problems above have been solved
Ukraine cannot join because it would not be able to respect and enforce EU laws and principles
When the war ends they will rebuild and reform as to meet the criteria
Associate membership is the best that the EU can do as of now
The West thinks that even associated member is an exceptional deal, but he still thinks it’s too little
Associate membership now, full membership when you’ve reformed and are ready. What’s the problem ?
We are not going to let you in right away now and you know it.
It would be really unfair if they let them join.