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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking via video link at the EU summit in Brussels, called on EU member state leaders and governments to start accession talks with Ukraine within six months. The Ukrainian president stressed that values, lasting peace and a strong and independent Europe are unthinkable without Ukraine, and that his country is ready to start accession negotiations.
Regarding the June 24 mutiny and its suppression by Wagner’s private army, Ukrainian President Vladimir Putin said the move against him made the Russian president more unpredictable and dangerous. “However, we also see their weakness, which we desperately need. Russia’s weakness means security for others,” he added.