President of Moldova Maia Sandu (R) greets President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) as they arrive at the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Bulboaca, on June 1, 2023. (AFP)

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives at European Political Community summit in Moldova

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Reuters, Chisinau

Published: 01 June ,2023: 10:45 AM GST Updated: 01 June ,2023: 11:57 AM GST

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a trip to Moldova on Thursday that Ukraine was ready to be in the NATO military alliance, and that Kyiv was waiting for the bloc to be ready to admit his country.

He also reiterated Ukraine’s desire to join the European Union after arriving in Moldova, which borders Ukraine, for a summit bringing together more than 40 European leaders.

The summit is intended to show support for both countries as Kyiv prepares to launch a counteroffensive against Russia’s invasion.

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“We support Moldova and its people who are integrating into the EU. You supported our people, our refugees who fled in the first days of the war, and we will never forget it,” Zelenskyy said, standing beside Moldovan President Maia Sandu.

“Our future is in the EU. Ukraine is ready to join NATO,” he said.

The European Political Community summit is being hosted by Moldova at a castle about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Ukrainian territory.

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