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French Minister: Ukraine better not have illusions about quick EU membership.

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French Minister for European Affairs Clement Beaune told Radio J that it would take Ukraine at least 15 to 20 years to achieve this goal. He called a lie that Ukraine could join the bloc within six months or even a couple of years. “I don't want to offer Ukrainians any illusions or lies,” said Beaune.

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