Vor 11 Jahren gab es in Selenskyjs TV-Serie "Diener des Volkes" den versehentlichen Anruf Merkels beim fiktiven ukrainischen Präsidenten, mit einer missglückten Gratulation.
Heute ist es Selenskyj, der die Ukraine in das 1. Kapitel des EU-Betrittsverfahren führt.
Gratulation!
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I thank all our people who are fighting for Ukraine, working for our state, and helping defend our national interests. And I thank all our partners in the EU and every leader personally for this strong step for the sake of Europe. Ukraine is defending itself and, in doing so, all of Europe – the idea that European nations can live united, free, and in peace.
As we have said, Ukraine is doing what is necessary, and it is important that the EU is also keeping its word. The opening of the first cluster is significant political and moral support for our state and our people.
We also thank Europe for all its other support – support that shows true leadership and helps us protect lives. Everything has also been done to open the next clusters. We also congratulate Moldova on this step, which we are taking together.