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Friedrich Merz and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Video. Merz proposes 'associate EU membership' for Ukraine

Updated: 21/05/2026 - 10:36 GMT+2

The "associate membership" envisioned by Friedrich Merz would allow Ukraine to request assistance from other EU countries against a Russian attack. This, Merz says, would create a "substantial security guarantee".

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