President Zelensky has officially submitted an application to join the European Union.

[Nevilledog]

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I don't understand how that would work with the ongoing war.

[OnDoutside]

1. It won't, but it is a statement of intent, which is laying the groundwork for the post war landscape

[lagomorph777]

2. Would be a healthy step toward integration with Western economies and isolation of Russia.

[Towlie]

3. Kind of like applying for car insurance after a crash.

 
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I'm just sayin'.

[Tadpole Raisin]

4. Didn't they have to meet certain goals or standards before they

Could be considered? I know corruption in the government was one problem. Sounded like it would take years to achieve the minimal standards necessary to join.

Excuse my ignorance but is there such a thing as a ‘probationary status member’ or some such thing, or is that what everyone is initially after membership is accepted?

[Metaphorical]

5. On the other hand, it can't hurt

Zelensky is reaching out for help at this point, and he's in a position to get it.

[SheltieLover]

6. Approve & immediately demand short shitler leave Ukraine

Including Crimea!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

7. President Zelensky has submitted an application for Ukraine to join the European Union.

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