Leaders, friends, thank you for your support. It’s very good that meetings of the European Council now traditionally take place with our participation. Thank you for this invitation. This reflects the fact that we are moving closer to EU membership, which, of course, should not be limited to symbolism or participation in discussions alone, of course. So, thank you again.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Ukraine believes that every democratic nation in Europe deserves to be a full member of the EU. And we are working as actively as possible to achieve this. Please, do not forget that Ukraine merits it because it has paid more than any other European country for its right to be free, independent, and, of course, of course – I’m underlining – European. This right is not only for Ukraine. It is also the right of other nations to be independent from Russia. The future of Europe – free, united, of course, in peace – is being decided in our defense. That shows how unique our situation is. I’m grateful to everyone who recognizes this and who takes the necessary steps to show that Europe truly values and supports it. The most important such step could be a fast-track – I know that not everybody loves it, but, sorry, I already wrote it, so I will tell it – a fast-track path for Ukraine to join the EU. We are ready to make the necessary reforms. That is, Ursula, what you like. I also wrote it. That is clear. But the lack of a clear decision on Ukraine in the EU continues to encourage Russian interference.