Zelensky says EU candidate status is a 'victory' and vows to rebuild Ukraine
Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/customer/subscribe/digitalsub/3for1/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_pvid_conversion-subscription_editorial-iniative_03-22_EGW-13_organic_youtube President Zelensky has welcomed the European Union formally granting Ukraine candidate status for the EU, calling it a 'victory.' The 27 heads of state and government gave their approval to Ukraine being considered for EU membership in what was described as a historic show of support for Kyiv. "We have been waiting for 120 days (of the war) and 30 years (of its independence)," said Zelensky, speaking in a video address on Thursday. Get the latest headlines: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Telegraph.co.uk and YouTube.com/TelegraphTV are websites of The Telegraph, the UK's best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture. #ukraine #zelensky #europeanunion #charlesmichel