The Ukrainian president asked for a fast track admittance to the bloc under a special procedure amid the country's ongoing conflict with Russia.
He asked for a fast track admittance to the bloc under a special procedure amid the country's ongoing conflict with Russia, Reuters reported.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said hours after Zelensky's speech that joining the bloc is not something that can be achieved in a couple months, adding, that Ukraine is part of and welcome in the"house of Europe" RadioFreeEurope reported. All EU citizens can study, work or retire in any member country, while all EU nations are required to treat foreign citizens the same as their own citizens for"employment, social security and tax purposes."
As questions remain on how long the Russian-Ukrainian conflict may last and its impact on Ukraine, the ability for Ukrainian citizens to move freely in European nations may be a particularly strong draw for Zelensky and other leaders.
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