- "The EU is not a political-military bloc, unlike NATO, we have nothing against it," he declared.
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European Union, yes; NATO, no. The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has maintained today that Ukraine's entry into the European Union (EU) is not something he is opposed to, since, unlike NATO, with which he has already expressed his disagreement that welcoming new members, such as Sweden and Finland, is not a military organization.
"The EU is not a military organization or a politico-military bloc, unlike NATO. We have always said, and have always said, that our position is very consistent and clear on the matter. We have nothing against it," he said. at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.
But Putin also wanted to lower the expectations and hopes of the Ukrainian people, establishing the idea that, with a possible entry into the community bloc, Ukraine would continue to have difficulties prospering and restoring a series of important industries. "I don't know if accession to the European Union can give new impetus to the development of key areas of Ukraine," he added.
I do not know whether accession to the European Union can give new impetus to the development of key areas of Ukraine
"It will receive quite significant support for running costs. This is unlikely to lead to the restoration of the lost aircraft industry, shipbuilding, electronics, and other critical industries because the European 'giants' will not create competitors for themselves. he added.
The European Commission recommended this Friday to the Twenty-seven to first grant Ukraine a "European perspective" and, secondly, to give it the status of "candidate" to enter the community club if the country carries out "important reforms".