THE UKRAINIAN President has suggested his country could join the EU "within months" after discussions with the bloc. Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks today with the EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen, following his application to join the group shortly after the start of the conflict. In a call with Mr Zelenskyy, the Prime Minister "reiterated his disgust at Russia’s barbaric actions", a downing street spokesman confirmed. However Mr Zelenskyy was adamant that his people would keep fighting to protect their country, and repeated calls for foreign companies to boycott Russia. "Today's charade is really not worthy of a permanent member of the UN Security Council."

Source: The Herald March 18, 2022 23:34 UTC