Ukraine must become full EU member by 2030, Lithuania says
Photo: Kęstutis Budrys, Lithuanian Foreign Minister (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine should become a full member of the European Union by 2030, says Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys.
The Lithuanian Minister responds to Russia's latest massive attack on Ukraine on the night of August 20.
He notes that the Kremlin is not even considering the possibility of ending the war.
All the Russians are doing right now is continuing to kill Ukraine's civilian population.
Against this backdrop, he reiterates how important it is to do everything possible to strengthen Ukraine's air defense, as well as to increase military, energy, and financial support for Kyiv.
According to Budrys, strong sanctions pressure on Russia's war machine can indeed stop it.
"At the same time, we must fully integrate Ukraine into Euro-Atlantic and European structures, starting with full EU membership by 2030. Ukraine’s place is firmly within the European family, and its path towards European and Euro-Atlantic integration must remain our strategic priority," the Lithuanian Foreign Minister emphasizes.
Russia's attack on Kyiv and region on August 20
Loud explosions rang out throughout the night in the capital and the surrounding region—Russia attacked the area with missiles and drones.
In Brovary, an accident occurred on the power grid amid the Russian strikes.
In addition, part of Kyiv was left without power.
On the morning of August 20, the Ukrainian Air Force reported exactly how many Russian targets had been neutralized this time.
Additionally, RBC-Ukraine revealed a special report from Kyiv.
