Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Putin Backs Ukraine EU Bid; Zelenskyy, EU Commission React
Putin said he agrees with Ukraine joining the EU.
The EU Commission is happy about this.
President Zelenskyy also responded to Putin's remarks.
However, Hungary and Slovakia, allies of Russia, oppose Ukraine's EU entry.
Putin added that Ukraine can decide its foreign relations.
The EU requires everyone to agree before Ukraine can join.
Also, Putin warned that Western troops in Ukraine would be considered targets.
Putin supports Ukraine’s aspirations to join the European Union.
Zelenskyy acknowledged Putin's delayed recognition of Ukraine’s EU bid.
The European Commission welcomed Putin’s support.
Hungary and Slovakia oppose Ukraine's EU entry.
Putin said Ukraine can determine how it conducts its international relations.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Commission
- What
- Putin supports Ukraine’s EU membership, EU Commission welcomes Putin's support
- When
- September 6, 2025
- Where
- Moscow, Russia
- Why
- Putin believes Ukraine has the right to choose its alliances.
Russia
Ukraine and Allies
EU Membership
Russia
Supports Ukraine’s EU membership.
Ukraine and Allies
Aspirations to join the EU, but facing obstacles.
Military Presence
Russia
Considers Western troops as legitimate targets.
Ukraine and Allies
Seeking support and security guarantees.
- Key Figures
- Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Paula Pinho, Viktor Orbán
- Event
- Putin supports Ukraine's EU membership
- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- EU Response
- Commission welcomes Putin's statement
- Zelenskyy's reaction
- Acknowledged Putin's recognition
Sources
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