What can the EU offer to President Zelenskyy? | Russia-Ukraine war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking further European support as the war enters its second year.

For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine nearly a year ago, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited Western and Central Europe.

He is using the opportunity to thank European leaders for their support – but has also doubled down on his request for more military assistance.

Zelenskyy’s also seeking an expedited process to join the EU.

But what can EU membership offer Kyiv?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:

Serhii Shapovalov – Political analyst at the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation

Daniela Irrera – Professor of international relations at the University of Catania

Samuel Greene – Director of the Democratic Resilience Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis