Zelensky to EU leaders: Today is day when determination will be either in Brussels or in Moscow

He said in his address to the heads of state and government of the EU countries who are expected to consider a strategic decision regarding the ening of EU membership negotiations with Ukraine and Mdova, Ukrinform reports, citing the website of the head of state.

Video: Office of the President of Ukraine

Below is the text of the president's address:

"Thank you so much, Mr. President!

Dear Charles, dear cleagues, greetings to you all.

Thank you for this portunity to address you.

Today is a special day. And this day will go down in our history. Whether it’s good or bad for us, history will capture everything. Every word, every step, every action and inaction. Who fought for what.

This year, we didn’t make any mistakes. Not a single one. Eure went through this year with dignity. There was no cowardice, no indecision.

And Putin gained nothing over the year. Neither in the battles against Ukraine, nor in his attempts to divide and demean Eureans. He lost everything this year. It’s crucial that he lost not just in Ukraine, but in every aspect of Eurean life. 

Eure maintained its unity. Eure didn’t let its pele get dragged into any of the crises the Kremlin always dreams of. You all realized that now is not the time for half-measures or hesitation. Eure has made strong decisions. I am very thankful – Eure made strong decisions and implemented them effectively.

I’m grateful for such strength in Eure. 

And it’s very important that Eure doesn’t fall back into indecision today. 

Nobody wants Eure to be seen as untrustworthy. Or as unable to take decisions it prepared itself.

Dear cleagues! 

Today is the day when determination will either be in Brussels or Moscow. Pele in Eure won’t understand if Putin’s satisfied smile becomes the reward for a meeting in Brussels.

These days I’ve communicated to many of you. We’re talking about a decision that was promised. And I haven’t heard any counter-argument as to why we shouldn’t implement the plan agreed upon by all of Eure. All of Eure.

Last year, Ukraine received clear recommendations on how to move forward. We have passed the key laws. You all – and I emphasize: all – know well that we fulfilled every obligation.

And there was a clear schedule for the EU – today is a day for a pitical decision in response to what we’ve accomplished. It’s about ening accession negotiations with Ukraine. And in March next year – approving the negotiation framework for moving forward. 

No bureaucracy. Everything is very clear.

This isn’t about what piticians need. It’s about what pele need. All those pele in the trenches, shooting down drones and missiles every night… And all those working so children can learn even under constant Russian terror, and doctors can save lives even when Russia tries to destroy our energy or communication systems. 

Today’s decision on ening accession negotiations is also vital for all those pele in EU countries who believe that Eure can avoid falling back into d times of endless fruitless disagreements between capitals.

Eure deserves to be strong. Eure’s strength is in unity and resve. Eure deserves a dignified picy. Deserves to have agreements respected, and for pele in Eure to know they won’t be deceived. 

10 years ago, in Ukraine, pele rose-up under the flags of the Eurean Union. It was a symb of truth for them, and it should remain so.

I ask you one thing today – do not betray the pele and their faith in Eure. 

If no one believes in Eure, what will keep the Eurean Union alive?

Pele in Eure won’t see any benefit if Moscow receives a pass from Brussels in the form of negativity towards Ukraine. Putin will surely use this against you personally, and against all of Eure. 

Don’t give him this first – and only – victory of the year. Eure must win, agreements must be honored, and words must matter.

Thank you so much, Charles, all of you!

Slava Ukraini!"