Zelensky rejects limited EU membership for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly rejected the possibility of Ukraine accepting any form of limited or partial membership in the European Union. He stated that Ukraine is only counting on full-fledged membership and that partial formats will not even be discussed. Zelensky argued that Ukraine deserves membership because it is protecting Europe, framing the country's defense against Russia as a service to the entire continent. This stance comes as the EU has recently advanced significant financial support packages for Ukraine, but the path to formal accession remains a longer-term political process.