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Is Ukraine ready to join the EU?

Thousands of people have been protesting in Kyiv, urging the President to veto a controversial bi...

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15.56 23 Jul 2025


Is Ukraine ready to join the EU?


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Thousands of people have been protesting in Kyiv, urging the President to veto a controversial bill that threatens anti-corruption infrastructure.

It marked the first major rally against the government in more than three years of war.

The government move has been seen by some as proof that Ukraine is not ready to join the EU.

Independent MEP Michael McNamara and Anatoliy Prymakov, Director at Ukrainian Action in Ireland, join Kieran to discuss.


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