Why Ukraine’s gambit to join the EU doesn’t hinge on getting in
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has left no doubt about where he sees his country’s future – in Europe. In an impassioned plea on March 1, Mr. Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was fighting not only for its rights, but also “to be equal members of Europe.” Just the day before, he submitted an official application to join the bloc.
European leaders have expressed their solidarity, with European Commission President
