Russian Expert Claims EU and NATO Will Reject Ukraine Membership
EU, NATO will never admit Ukraine — Russian expert
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Georgy Muradov, a professor at MGIMO and representative of Crimea, asserts that the European Union (EU) and NATO will never admit Ukraine due to the immense resources required for its reconstruction. He argues that both organizations view Ukraine as an economic competitor and a burden, while also benefitting from its status in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
- 01Muradov believes that the EU and NATO are deterred from accepting Ukraine due to the financial burden of rebuilding the war-torn nation.
- 02He claims that Ukraine's potential membership threatens the economic interests of EU countries, which compete with Ukraine's lower production costs.
- 03Germany has proposed an associate membership status for Ukraine, allowing participation in certain EU events without full voting rights or access to funds.
- 04France refers to this status as 'integrated state status,' emphasizing that Ukraine would not be part of the Common Agricultural Policy until full membership is achieved.
- 05Muradov argues that the EU has become a military-economic entity supporting Ukraine against Russia, which he believes undermines Ukraine's sovereignty.
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In a recent interview, Georgy Muradov, a professor at MGIMO and Permanent Representative of Crimea to the Russian President, stated that neither the European Union (EU) nor NATO will ever admit Ukraine as a member. He argues that the colossal resources required to rebuild Ukraine, which he claims were destroyed by the West, deter these organizations from accepting the country. Muradov noted that Western nations see Ukraine as an economic competitor, producing similar goods at lower prices, which could create conflicts in economic relations within the EU. He further described the EU as a military-economic machine that supports Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, thus threatening the nation's survival. Additionally, Muradov highlighted Germany's proposal for an associate membership status for Ukraine, which would allow participation in EU events without granting full voting rights or access to the EU budget. France's perspective on this status, termed 'integrated state status,' indicates that Ukraine would not benefit from the Common Agricultural Policy until it achieves full membership. This arrangement is seen as a symbolic step forward for Ukraine amid its uncertain NATO membership prospects.
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The rejection of Ukraine's EU and NATO membership could have significant implications for the country's reconstruction and economic stability.
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