'Italy wants Ukraine to join the EU,' Prime Minister Mario Draghi said Tuesday. 'Italy stands alongside Ukraine in this process.'
has repeatedly warned that Ukraine joining NATO would threaten its national security and lead to a further escalation of war.
"Our goal is to be with all Europeans and, most importantly, to be equal. I'm sure that's fair. I am sure we deserve it," he said while announcing the application. Zelensky has advocated for fast-tracking Ukraine's admittance under a so-called"a special procedure" due to the war.
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