Zelensky urges full EU membership after Merz proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for full EU membership for his country, rejecting a proposal from German politician Friedrich Merz for a temporary intermediate status. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine deserves full rights within the European Union rather than a version without voting power.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
