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French President Emmanuel Macron has curbed Ukraine's enthusiasm for accelerated EU membership.
The Elysee leader suggests that it may take several decades for Ukraine to become a full member of the European Union.
However, Macron states that Ukraine is "already a member of the European family" because of the "war and courage" shown against the Russian occupation.
or he adds that Ukraine is "already a member" of the European family because of "war" and "courage".
Macron also told the European Parliament that he hopes the EU will move forward in Ukraine's accession, while it has completed the second questionnaire as part of the EU application process.