President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has called on EU leaders "not to betray" their faith in Europe. The president said this during a video call at the summit, where the issue of Ukraine's membership and the allocation of 50 billion euros to it is being considered.
"This day will go down in history. Whether it is good or bad for us, history will record everything. Every word, every step, every action and inaction. Who fought for what. It is very important that Europe does not fall into indecision today. No one wants Europe to be considered unreliable. Or unable to make decisions that it has prepared itself," The Guardian quoted Zelensky as saying.
In his opinion, Ukraine has done its homework for accession.
"We are talking about a promised solution. And I haven't heard any counterarguments why we shouldn't implement the plan agreed upon by the whole of Europe. Last year, Ukraine received clear recommendations on how to move forward. We adopted key laws. All of you - I emphasize: all of you - are well aware that we have fulfilled all our obligations," the President of Ukraine said.
He called on Europe to fulfill its promises.
"I ask you today for one thing - do not betray the people and their faith in Europe. If no one believes in Europe, what will help the European Union survive? People in Europe will not see any benefit if Moscow gets a pass from Brussels in the form of negative messages about Ukraine. Putin will surely use this against you personally and against the whole of Europe. Don't give him this first - and only - victory of the year. Europe must win, agreements must be kept, and words must matter," Zelensky said.
At the same time, the Secretary of the NSDC Danilov said that Ukraine would not consider a possible veto of Hungary's EU accession as the "end of the world."
"We would be disappointed. But it will not be the end of the world," Danilov said.
