Volodymr Zelensky hailed Brussels' support for Ukraine's European Union bid as a historic achievement. Brussels spearheaded a powerful show of European solidarity on Friday by backing Kyiv's bid for EU candidate status. "Now we are one step away from the beginning of a full-fledged integration with the European Union. We have a positive conclusion from the European Commission on the candidacy for Ukraine. This is a historical achievement for all who work for our state. The only thing left is to wait for the decision of the European Council next week," said Zelensky. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had "nothing against" Ukraine joining the EU. Watch the full video for more.
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