Why Ukrainians want to join EU?

[@frankb1]

Cheers! The world is in awe of Ukraine's spirit.

[@apostlewoody]

Thank you very much for explanation.

[@vinouthavong1388]

I love this video and by far the best explaination and views of Ukraine. Going on almost 2 years now since being a subscriber of your channel. Hopefully maybe someday we get see you do a live stream to do Q & A with you. Thanks again for the video. I have so much respect for Ukrainian people.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Thanks!!! Will try to do Q&A video soon!!!

[@roflin101]

All Ukranians want to see Boris Back, yet Brussels are glad to see the back of him. BREXIT VOTER.

[@acecarroll3382]

Hang in there we love Ukrainian people and the cultures 🎉 Thank you and your beautiful Country

[@Mulambdaline1]

Olga, I believe Ukraine should be part of the EU! I was watching a video about this topic earlier today. It says Ukraine must enact a lot of reforms and it won’t be easy. But anything great, is never easy. I wish your country and people the best!

[@alandickerson3379]

I loved this video and your excellent discussion about why Ukraine wants to join the European Union. Thank you and have a great week!!

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Thank you!

[@ernestconnell8087]

Good to see Olga’s smiling face

[@JeffSchwenke]

That was a very informative explanation, Olga. 👍

[@tonespeaks]

@Olga Reznikova Love your video and will be visiting Ukraine after the war!!! In Canada we have lots of Ukrainians and they have always talked about how nice their country is. So Canada will be there to help you rebuild and will send money and people.

[@paulprochan8853]

I am living in the Eastern part of Ukraine, and sometimes joke about those Ukrainians who moved to Canada or other countries "If Ukraine was so good, why did you leave it?".

[@davidwebb4904]

Visit Ukraine right now. The hospitality industry has been crippled by the lack of visitors. Kyiv is absolutely safe. I was there over the summer and had a great time. And everything is bargain priced compared to "the West".

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Tone: Enjoy paying more tax to support the corrupt Ukraine.

[@Ultra-Violet]

@@paulprochan8853 if you're living in the east of Ukraine then you can answer your own question!

[@roflin101]

Olga maybe you can explain why Turkey, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Serbia, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and Kosovo applied for membership of the European Union as well:

[@Michele16283]

Thank you Olga for explaining this so everyone understands.I was aware of the problems Ukraine had with Russia but you explained it beatifully.

[@mongrelrat]

Article 42(7) of the Treaty on the European Union *If a Member State is the victim of armed aggression on its territory, the other Member States shall have towards it an obligation of aid and assistance by all the means in their power, in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. This shall not prejudice the specific character of the security and defence policy of certain Member States.* *Commitments and cooperation in this area shall be consistent with commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, which, for those States which are members of it, remains the foundation of their collective defence and the forum for its implementation.* That's why Russia doesn't want Ukraine to join EU. A big hug from Italy.

[@dnmurphy48]

Putin said some time ago he was ok with Ukraine inside the EU. For him the EU increasingly weakens the NATO alliance. But as Putin wants to conquer Ukraine its all a bit moot.

[@mongrelrat]

@@dnmurphy48 Since May russian narrative changed. Lately Lavrov accused EU of transforming into an “aggressive, militant player, declaring its ambitions far beyond the European continent”. He said he doubted the motives of Ukraine’s intention of joining the European Union.

[@nicholas4a]

You would make a great politician Olga, really? Great video most westerners would love Ukraine to be with us all.OK?

[@davidpeterson5135]

I have been studying the history of the area since the war started. But hearing you put it together, not just facts and dates, makes it all make sense now. Now I get the difference, finally.🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Happy it was useful!! Thanks❤️

[@theman1412]

That must be such a nice place to sit outside Olga 😀

[@markknaup3057]

Wonderfully communicated and inspiring!!!!! Thank you

[@peterbrown9866]

Olga good talk for your country . You look healthy and are dealing with tensions and uncertainty. Your upbeat profile will be big help.Mr. Putin has paused over India and China saying .... this is not an era of war ....and concerns. We wish this to end shortly. Thanks for the talks.

[@Ultra-Violet]

Good to see you Olga, hope you and your family are well, thanks for the video and your time 💜

[@Rick16.7]

For Ukraine for glory 🇺🇦 love you from USA 🇺🇸

[@Tomsdatter]

Eu has been the greatest way to keep peace in Europe after WW2. I don’t understand the critisme of EU.

[@josedosanjos2200]

Thanks for sharing this !

[@stephencrossland2493]

Well us old Brits has known Ukraine was a separate country since that Ukrainian linesman gave Roger Hunts goal in the 1966 world cup! Seriously Ukrainians must understand that there is a trade off in that you sign away part of your sovereignity to join the EU. I do hope therefore that your government gives your people a referendum. As for Russia I think they will have learned their lesson by the end of the war. I also think that many young Western Russians have a different attitude than their cold war seniors. Ukraine will get international aid whatever happens. Ukraine has much to give and can stand by itself if that's what it's people wish.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

I am afraid Russians will never learned their lesson. They forever living with ideas of terror and authoritarian management. So they can not understand what is wrong with that🤷🏼‍♀️ It is not they don't know what is happening. They know and they see it is very ok.

[@RBCharger]

I remember several months ago, (maybe March) you were saying one good thing about this war was that Ukraine would finally switch the rail system to align with the European standard. You said that Stalin set up a different railroad gauge in Russia and Ukraine so that Germany couldn't use rail for military transport. I thought your optimism was fantastic and your idea or changing the rail gauge to the 1435 mm standard was a great idea to further connect Ukraine with Europe and isolate from Russia.

[@stipe3124]

I think better language example of language is Croatian and Serbian which was made in time to be so similar that people from outside think it is same language even if truth is just a bit more complicated, probably there was something similar in Ukraine.

[@davecollins6122]

I met a Finish person in Estonia on a recent holiday, he said "We have a saying in Finland, the only good thing that comes from the east is the sun"

[@Olga_Reznikova]

hehe, good says!

[@Yashuop]

Only people who didn't come from Tiktok are worthy of liking this 🏆

[@engkngorks]

Now everything is crystal clear to me 🇺🇦🙏🇺🇦🙏🇺🇦🙏🤗🤗🤗💙💛💙💛💙💛

[@chickenduckhappy]

Before watching your video, just so you know, at least we in the EU want you to join! 🙂

[@NckBrktt]

Nice summary of Ukrainian history Olga. Ukraine has a huge potential both geographically and with their talented people and that is why the big thief of Moscow wants to steal it. Once peace is established I think there will be a great influx of people and investment and the economy could grow enormously. I think investment from the west was already quite significant before 24 Feb. Provided the government continues to be well led then I don't think there will be any significant loss of skills to other European countries such as happened when some much poorer East Europe countries joined EU. Ukrainians are rightly proud of their country and will go all out to rebuild a much stronger and thoroughly European future.

[@karenissimalovestrilogy75]

AMEN and AMEN to THAT! The Ukrainian people have PROVEN over and over again for CENTURIES that they are a STRONG, DETERMINED, INDUSTRIOUS PEOPLE, And that they will NOT allow their BELOVED UKRAINE to fall into disarray and disrepair--- THEY WILL RETURN AND REBUILD!!!💖💖💖🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@amaromem1]

Ukraine deserves the best status in Europe, only the best, Ukraine has the most fertile land, has gas reserves, has the largest Nuclear Power Plant in Europe, has the largest, bravest and experienced Army in Europe, is the largest country in Europe, Ukraine has important factories of weapons.. if EU doesn't accept Ukraine it would be the EU who loses more in the long term.

[@Rasenkrieger]

As it is Ukraine is an obligation for the whole world. It has been one of the most corrupt countries on this planet, for a long time. And now it is a failed state. People have been poor and now they are broke. Ukraine is not a country of its own anyway. Why should the EU even consider financing this mess?

[@johntheaccountant5594]

So why was the Ukraine so poor and Ukrainians wanted to leave? Maybe corruption and thieving could be an explanation?

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@Moskva the Sinkable Olga is a Ukraine Propagandist, did you not realise or work it out?

[@stevemcgowen]

@@johntheaccountant5594 Being under Mordor’s thumb was the problem. You are an orc troll and don’t really want an answer, just your 13 rubles…

[@prizecowproductions]

My own views from a independent perspective from a Australian is what is to be gained by joining EU, NATO is a completely different matter. Trade within EU has always been at the cost of others. We in Australia can produce a better product on the other side of the world and sell it cheaper but the EU generally excludes us. So you the European taxpayer are being taxed for supporting of business in the union. Aussie Jeff Moore

[@vignesh3597]

We pray each and everyday,soon war will come tp end ,glory to ukraine 🇮🇳❤🇺🇦

[@saleseng]

There is nothing glorious about the Ukraine Zelensky’s own bodyguard had a Nazi tattoo the other day on camera, the Ukrainians have always been a peasant class people highly dependent for the greatest success in their history on the Russian empire going back to the 1800s and when they were a part of the Soviet Union, Ukraine is nothing without Russia this is why they depend so heavily on western corruption to fuel their so-called 30 year independent state of grifters

[@charlesclark8835]

Your such a smart, talented, and patriotic person.

[@andrewmandrivnyk]

Simple: Protection, and so on and so on and so on 😅

[@strunch]

Thank you for helping me understand this history and viewpoint of Ukrainians.

[@Tsuroerusu]

In addition to what you said, Olga, about why Ukraine wants to join the EU, I think I can say that most of us in the EU also would like for Ukraine to join. Something that the Russians will never ever understand is that most Europeans actually like Ukrainians because in Russia, it would seem, that is just not something people do. In Europe, however, Ukrainians are our co-workers (Both my mother and father know some Ukrainians through their work), friends and sometimes even family, and given that connection, of course, we would want Ukrainians to not just "live next to us", but to "live with us" in the European Union. Just like Ukrainians say that "Kherson/Donetsk/Crimea is Ukraine", I think we will be saying: Ukraine is Europe 🇪🇺❤🇺🇦

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Thanks a lot!!!

[@roymichaeldeanable]

To join the EU Ukraine would need to make big changes...might take a few years Everyone sees the benefits but they come with certain responsibilities

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Yes, they said by 2029, but our government promised try to do it faster

[@sfabsto5653]

bc of this: 💰💰

[@stefans.6858]

I am glad to be living in the EU.

[@jorgepoporciuncula]

Aqui no Brasil,em PRUDENTÓPOLIS, no estado do PARANÁ,existe a maior comunidade de UCRANIANOS... Nós amamos este bravo povo e, orarmos muito pela UCRÂNIA.

[@sollte1239]

I think what could really be not that good for Ukraine is that the younger population of eastern European countries left the country after the country joined the EU. And that's not good because countries need young people to function. What is beneficial is that some/most of those younger people also come back and bring the stuff they learned in the other European countries back to their original country. But till people come back it takes time.

[@artifundio1]

Remember that like Olga and her family, there are many other families who are scattered throughout Europe learning other ways of living and missing their roots. For a country that has been fighting for their independence, as Olga says, for more than 500 years, I think Ukranians are not going to stay away from their land too long.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Why we need to leave the country? Specially part of EU?

[@sollte1239]

@@Olga_Reznikova I meant that young people from Poland, Romania, the Baltic and do on states left the countries to move to Germany, France, the UK, Irland..... because it was easy, they did not need a visa and they could earn more money in the other countries.... And yes those young people slowly start to move back to their original countries but that took 20 years or so.....

[@welfarestates8465]

This was the best video she's ever made.

[@mohammadgulgul5563]

Yes! Ukraine is the Independent country...

[@user-qm7nw7vd5s]

The best explanation EVER, on this subject. The key thing is that one size does not fit all. For example, just because Great Britain chose to leave the EU does not mean everyone should leave the EU. And just because the EU is good for France or Germany does not mean Great Britain is wrong to leave the EU. In the case of Ukraine, the EU can serve as a lifeline to help you break free of the Soviet orbit. Once you finally break free for good, by joining the EU, who knows, maybe after a decade or two, you may decide that you no longer need to be an EU member to remain independent of the USSR. Yes, I said the USSR in present tense. The truth is, the USSR did not collapse, it just got smaller and changed its name. The Bolsheviks still run Russia, and as long as that’s the case, all of Russia’s neighbors will need join whatever alliance works, for breaking free of that deadly Soviet gravitational pull. It’s like a Death Star, the further away you can get, the better. 👍👍

[@johntheaccountant5594]

I think you are wrong. I think the west is politically and economically doomed.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

We can not compare UK to Ukraine. UK since ever been a leader country, self-sufficient, big empire. They never been where Ukraine is now (even before war). So UK could be stronger than EU actually, while Ukraine has so much to reach to EU lever

[@reinerraymondo1586]

@@Olga_Reznikova how can the UK ever be stronger than the EU? It's 10 times smaller .....and in a very bad state in all senses. Remember, nearly half of the UK wanted to stay in the EU .....it's only the old people and uneducated that voted for Brexit.

[@yasminesteinbauer8565]

The EU is not meant to be a tool that you use and throw away when you no longer need it. Great Britain has obviously never really understood the EU. To this day, for example, they use the term common market as a synonym for EU. For France and Germany, the EU is a political entity that is supposed to guarantee peace and is based on common values. Not just a useful economic construct.

[@user-qm7nw7vd5s]

@@Olga_Reznikova That is actually the point that I am making, you cannot compare the UK and Ukraine, it is not “one size fits all”. The EU needs the UK, whereas the UK never needed the EU. In their case, it was always a mistake to join, a mismatch. For some countries the EU is a step up, for others it holds them back. At this stage in the development of Ukraine, the EU is definitely a step up. And I don’t mean that simply in terms of the economy. It’s about securing the identity of Ukraine as a European country, and finally shattering the false narrative that you are merely a satellite in the orbit of a Death Star, namely a truncated USSR.

[@dougkresl7538]

Once Ukraine wins the war, EU membership for economic alliances and markets, and NATO membership for military alliance should be a no brainer for all parties involved.

[@dnmurphy48]

Ukraine won't be allowed to join NATO. France and Germany will block it, like they did last time.

[@doubleplusgoodthinker9434]

Looking forward to all your lovely Ukrainian food! Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Oh yes, I miss it so much also!

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

Ukraine has earned a seat at the world’s grown-up table. Russia has earned a seat on the back porch with the dogs.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Agree

[@peterw4338]

Olga, I studied modern history and Russian language. I have travelled extensively in Russia. During the UK Brexit referendum I noted much Russian and Iranian interference. Large sums of Russian money was fed into the media and paid to Brexit supporters. Putin got his way with Brexit and he thought it would weaken the EU; that is one reason why Putin attacked Ukraine after Brexit. However, it strengthened the EU rather than weakening it. Ukraine will join the EU but there will be many misguided people opposing membership not least an army of paid Russian trolls on the Internet. Brexit has ruined the the UK and taken away freedoms, one day the UK will re-join the EU.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

I hear here in UK that a lot of people regret Brexit, because they can not now freely work in EU and travel...

[@jlvandat69]

The same Russian interference has become more fully appreciated in the USA, and has been shown to have contributed to the election of DJT and the ever-increasing political divide in America. Their misinformation campaign is very extensive and has very serious negative consequences within democracies throughout the world. Once Ukraine eliminates the Putin threat, this destructive information campaign should subside.

[@davemac1197]

@@Olga_Reznikova - Olga - that's not because of the choice the British people made - that is the choice the EU have made to punish the British people for choosing freedom from the EU. I think you can understand that after Ukraine wins this war, recovers its territory, and is finally free of Russian domination - Russia will make it as difficult as possible for ordinary Ukranians to travel/study/work/live in Russia in order to punish Ukraine for 'leaving' their empire. Ignore all the propaganda - just use your own common sense. EU membership will mean that you will be part of a Franco-German empire and you will have to follow the EU's rules just to be part of the EU, instead of just following their requirements for the export trade of your goods to the EU. Ukraine will benefit far more economically by adopting the English Common Laws for business and commerce that make the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, some of the most prosperous economies in the world. But there are even better examples: look at Singapore - a very successful rich country surrounded by very poor countries, but they have succeeded because they are a former British colony and kept the English Common Law that allowed business and commerce to flourish. Dubai has adopted the same economic model because Dubai's leaders wanted to understand why Singapore was a city state that was so successful in a region where most countries are very poor, and they realised it was the English Common Law that made it possible, so they brought in English lawyers and judges to change Dubai's businees and commercial laws to create a more successful economic environment. I think the best future for Ukraine is to be free of any foreign empire - either Russian or European, and to adopt the legal framework for business and commerce that makes English Common Law countries the most successful economically in the world. The other concern Ukraine will have is military security. Joining the EU will not give Ukraine military security. The EU does not have a military force, yet, and it's own security is totally dependent on most of its member states being part of the NATO treaty alliance. Ukraine currently does not meet the requirements for NATO membership, because it has outstanding territorial disputes and an ongoing conflict - two things that make Ukraine ineligible. But once this war is over and Ukraine has recovered all of its territory, including Crimea, then I don't see why NATO membership would be a problem. The Ukrainian military is already becoming more oriented to western weapons systems, so integration - another requirement - is becoming less of a problem every day. I can write almost anything I want in KZbin comments, many people write pro-Russian or pro-EU propaganda, so I would encourage you to do your own research, and look at the examples of Singapore and Dubai for yourself. I think Ukraine can have a fantastic future, but there may have to be many reforms made to the way Ukraine does its business and commerce, and that has to start with its laws and regulations to create the right legal framework. I'm very optimistic for Ukraine, and I wish you the best for your future!

[@wadeblackwell4550]

Hahaha now I understand beautifully said 😍

[@danilocynepppiloveyoumotas2401]

i was so happy when I watch KZbin.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Nice!

[@JohannesNikitin91]

Well Ukrainians who ever visited and spended long time in Poland(EU), Estonia(EU), Finland(EU) etc and also visited Russia is not that hard to choose how Ukrainians want to live. They can see how extremely poor country Russia is and how authoritarian Russia is and how bad their system is. Ukraine is also poor so ofcourse Ukrainians want to built new system which works and wich people can trust. Russian system you can never trust.

[@gomezmunoz584]

I love your accent. Very informative.

[@t.nielsen5302]

If there is anything good about this war, them it is, that things has become much more clear. This unjust invasion has given Russia a paria status, that will not be forgotten in a generation. The biggest mistanke we made, was not to have Ukraine as a member of both EU and NATO. It is time to make this mistanke good again. I like your videos very much. All the best to you and Ukraine from Denmark.

[@SigMaQuint]

Thanks. I have been wondering.

[@christreadwell1737]

The best balance for Ukraine is to join the EU...but to also maintain trading with other countries without restrictions...do not underestimate your own country...you have a massive amount of variables to bring to the table,as you said,thats why Russia wants you as part of it. Thankyou for explaing the e volution of Ukraine,as you also said...most people thinking just part of Russia...it is completely different culture,language...everything. The standard of living is very very good,and the country well looked after. Russia has always held you back. Joining NATO is the right choice...for obvious reasons. All the money/material goods held by those imposing sanctions...will,i,m sure help go to the re building of Ukraine.🇺🇦🇬🇧X

[@Olga_Reznikova]

First NATO need to decide they want us to join, which is not the case

[@christreadwell1737]

@@Olga_Reznikova Thanks for replying....that is where the whole problem began(it shouldn,t have being a free country to choose)but Putin realised that Ukraine could become part of NATO on his 'watch'..this as we know would have been unacceptable to him. From the Wests view,i think the Powers that be would have seen that as a possible provocation to Putin,possibly sparking an invasion of Ukraine,which it did. Putin was driven by EGO and FEAR...What will i look like if i lose Ukraine to NATO?....In his mind he had no choice,the fact he missed. NO ONE wants to rule Russia...we have enough problems of our own.😁Unfortunately this has played out in the fields,villages and cities of Ukraine.😔President Zelensky also said...No one tells us what our destiny is,as did Finland and Sweden,they i have no doubt will be joining(because of whats happened)Putin is by far, worse off than he ever was, dissent is happening in Russia from the top down,Putin may not last too long,his own people are realising they have been lied to,cheated and mis informed...you cannot fool all the people all the time. The Russians have no real reason to fight...Ukraine is fighting for survival...that makes all the difference,and that is being seen Worldwide🇺🇦👍...At this point Putin is ( saying) he wants to end the war...President Zelensky basically says it will when ALL territory is returned to Ukraine...i for one would be very happy when the last Russian soldier is kicked off Ukraine👊There is no place in this Modern World for the Oppressive War mongers who want to dominate others,there was Peace and there will be again.🇺🇦🇬🇧👍X

[@chrisward8799]

You're already in the EU, welcome from Ireland. Erin go bragh.

[@blueeyes402]

EU the club of perversion...no thanks!

[@charlottethien3749]

Olga, Thank you for this explanation . Are you and your family still doing well in England . Did you all go to any events at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee ? It looked like there was a lot of things to do . I know that there is a lot of sadness in the UK now. Understandably . Hope all is well with your family ❣️

[@Olga_Reznikova]

We didn't go to London to attend funeral because I was sure I will not see anything except a lot of crowd. But we watched it on TV

[@borysNS]

Well explained Olia.....Without a doubt, Ukraine's membership in the EU will bring about a bright and prosperous future for all her brave people. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Thanks ❤️

[@richardsmith3585]

Shes a lovely classy girl

[@IAMGiftbearer]

You should definitely go for it! Also don't give up on joining NATO too. Putin and his circle would never dare touch Ukraine again if you joined NATO, as most of the world would retaliate along with you with soldiers unlike now when individual countries are just sending weapons on their own. This would address the manpower issue and also you would have access to the most state of the art defense equipment, pilots, navy, training; everything your army is short on right now. Don't let any naysayers stop Ukraine from achieving these goals. There are going to be some problems in any group of people even when united for some official purpose, but that doesn't outweigh the benefit that comes from joining these alliances. You are stronger when you join together with people who have similar goals. Russia' s insistence on living in the past and its refusal to move into the 21st century is what will destroy them ultimately. It is a really good sign that Ukraine does not want to live that way and chose another path.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

WE do not give up joining NATO - it is at all in our constitution as goal. But we need NATO have wish to join us, which seems wasn't the case since 2008.

[@andyreznick]

Thank you for your time and insights, Ms. Reznikova. I agree Ukraine will need strong international links to the rest of Europe to secure its borders and sovereignty. The idea that "neutrality" will protect the country from continued overt destabilization efforts from Moscow is inherently flawed. Moscow will always see Ukraine as a province of Russia, believing that they "own" it. The only thing that will stop future aggression is membership in an alliance too strong for Russia to attack, as it has done for the Baltic states and Poland. Otherwise, this whole thing will happen over and over. NATO and EU Memberships are the most robust security and economic measures Ukraine can take to be safe, and ensure a prosperous future. Слава і благословення українському народу.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Good point! Thanks!

[@davemac1197]

I think you're only partly right in that NATO membership would guarantee Ukraine's security under Article 5 (an attack on one NATO member is an attack on all), but membership of the EU would give no such guarantee. In fact, it was the EU's overtures to Ukraine that first triggered the aggressive response from Russia in 2014, and Putin also took exception to the moves the EU were making in 2013 to Armenia, Georgia and Moldova. A point I would also make is that both Finland and Sweden have been EU members since 1995, but did not feel the need to join NATO until this year... because of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Membership of the EU guarantees no security from Russian aggression at all. I would recommend that Ukraine works toward NATO membership, which is a non-political military alliance, once it has won the war and recovered its territory (which would both be requirements for membership).

[@andyreznick]

@@davemac1197 Hi, Dave. You are correct. EU membership in and of itself confers no military security guarantees through treaty obligation. However, it is an open and untested question about how the EU might respond if a non-NATO EU member is attacked. Let's imagine a world where Austria is switched in place with Ukraine. Russia does the same thing. It uses EU encroachment, Nazism and "protection" of an ethnic Russian minority to fabricate a casus belli. While I doubt, in this situation, NATO as an entire alliance would respond, I can easily imagine individual members of the EU would do so. The heart of Europe would be seen to be under an attack of conquest from Madrid to Warsaw. At a bare minimum, I believe the EU would be FAR more generous with military support in such a case than they have been with non-member Ukraine. As unfair as it is, many in Europe and North America still do not see Ukraine this way. Thank God Ukraine has Zelensky at this moment. More than anyone else, he is changing that view - moving that perception toward a Euro-centric free country like Poland and away from a Russo-centric puppet like Belarus. Next, EU membership only "triggered" Putin in so far as it was chipping away at his dominance, control and looting of neighbor states. There was, and is, no threat to Russia from the EU. In fact, the opposite. It has helped stabilize Russia too. It's adherence to international norms and laws is the very reason so many Russians have chosen to store and shield their wealth in the EU and why they send their own children there. Oligarchs and Russian politicians have had to modify their worst predatory behaviours in order to continue to do business. In short, they have been forced to play by SOME rules. Backlash is severe when people are poisoned or fall out of windows in Europe. The encroachment proposition works as tractable, manipulative grievance politics and xenophobia to motivate domestic support in service to a goal of regional hegemony. Unreasoned fear and hate are an easy sell from time out of mind. "They''re out to get us" makes us afraid and angry. "They're persecuting our people" makes us feel righteous and determined to save them. This is just to name two time-tested tactics. Your point about Finland and Sweden is well made, but, I feel, not altogether equivalent. First, both have security arrangements in place specifically to counter Russian aggression, (for example with the UK, US, Canada and the Baltic states) allies who would respond to an attack. Second, both have strong, capable conventional military forces. Third, we are right back to an untested EU response Russia cannot easily factor in. Fourth, the "Slavic Savior" card just wouldn't play. However, you make a good point that, even with all of this being true, they have now decided NATO is in their interest. In all, I feel you are totally correct. NATO membership is the most critical component for Ukraine's security, but I would not count the EU out in terms of political or even military commitment. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

[@davemac1197]

@@andyreznick - yes, I think Finland and Sweden certainly seem to have a view of what the likely EU response would be to an attack on a non-NATO EU member state, that's why they've decided to join NATO! Thanks for the response.

[@michaelisangeluskaiser556]

EU needs Ukraine, brave, kind, beautiful, and Christian nation. Almost impossible to find.

[@StevenSmith-mk5fg]

The EU has problems although the good news is that they are starting to wake up to these. France wants to create a kind of 2nd tier which would allow the UK to join and this would probably be what Ukraine ends up joining. The biggest issue the EU has is it's one size fits all approach. My guess is that eventually, it will be doing less of the integration into a superstrate thing and will become more of a common market like how it was sold to people. It makes sense for Ukraine to join as joining the EU is in effect, joining NATO via the backdoor

[@Olga_Reznikova]

I heard some experts said we should have UK, Poland, Baltic countries and Ukraine as Union... it may be good idea, but doesn't seem an option now

[@dnmurphy48]

The so-called second tier means being under the control of the EU with no say in what happens. Best to either rejoin or stay out.

[@StevenSmith-mk5fg]

@@Olga_Reznikova Yeah I know the UK is trying to work this out as these countries share a similar idea as to what European partnership should look like. Basically, a free trade bloc where we open our markets to one another but do not interfere with each others politics. I think it will come eventually but they're trying to figure out what the near future will look like in terms of the energy and stuff. The idea of full integration is sound in the long-term but Europe isn't ready for that yet. We still have different cultures

[@jlvandat69]

Ukraine will benefit the EU in many ways. It has a very well-educated workforce, vast natural resources and as we have seen in the last 6 months..... incredible courage and resilience. Additionally, Ukraine will soon be seen as the nation that ended the single greatest threat in the world: Vladamire Putin.

[@paulayala4816]

You bring up a lot of great points why it is important for Ukraine to distance themselves from Russia. Self identity and self determination is important for any nation, this is something Russia does not understand. I remember hearing from another Ukrainian KZbinr that before the war there were over 600 Russian schools in Ukraine, by comparison there were '0' Ukrainian schools in Russia. So it's pretty obvious that Russia was forcing their culture and language over the Ukrainian people, and who better to start this indoctrination then on the children of Ukraine.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

I guess Russia exactly understand that, that is why they always try to kill any national ideas. I really have doubts we had 600 Russian schools in Ukraine, but maybe it was in some border areas.

[@B82-z7c]

It's an interesting history that you guys have with Russia

[@shirleyboy8859]

If not the EU, then Ukraine should do the same as Finland and Sweden and join NATO.... As it has been found out that Ruzzia is no match for NATO and would be wiped off the face of the Earth..... The EU would give Ukraine some Security, which is what you need right now..... Bless you and all Ukraine Olga..... :-)) xxx

[@fordwrc2006]

@Can't mossad the Assad and Iran 🇮🇷

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Shirley Boy: How do you know that Russia is no match for Nato? Shirley boy sounds like a transvestite name so sound like a good candidate to join the UK army that are looking for people like you.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Sweden and Finland are not fighting for their existence

[@shirleyboy8859]

@@Olga_Reznikova I know Dear Lady.... I was just trying to say that It Would give Ukraine a little more Security to have some strong allies.... And you could visit me in the UK whenever you want :-))))) xx

[@fordwrc2006]

@@Olga_Reznikova the fighting just needs to stop - they need to start talking including the two Donbas regions. Two Slavic countries that have a lot of similarities shouldn’t be fighting each other. Period.

[@user-ou1ym5ts1d]

Slava Ukraini.

[@karlreid4227]

Olga, I do have to say to you, politics is always politics no matter what country. Does not make it ok to allow for any country to attack a country like Ukraine. As far as I see in my own city where many Ukrainians call home for many years now, they are very kind people and i hope NATO pushes to get Ukraine into a place they deserve and have deserved for a long time. No one will ever in their life time ever meet such kind sincere loving people as Ukrainians really are. You yourself are a kind sincere loving person to all the world around you all the time. People need to open their eyes a lot more then they do all around the world and pay attention closely. Yes Ukrainian people are one of a kind playing big important part of all our lives everyday everywhere in the world as you do also. AS an American i feel it would be a very grave mistake for NATO to not allow Ukraine to be a part of this world also, politics does not ever replace the kindness and love you and your country have always shown to others. your videos show this very fact with you, you do not know everyone watching, and yes you could stop showing the videos but you take the time to do the videos for all of us to see. Thank you again foe all you do for all of us all the time. hope you know it means a lot for us to be able to have a chance to see your videos and i personally look forward to more. Love and care From USA to you and your family always, from all of us here

[@BigManAlaska]

One thing this conflict has shown is how large Ukraine is and it's not just another armpit around the globe. I've always been interested in Russian and Ukrainian history. Thanks for the great video.

[@ciudadanoanonimo5243]

We totally understand your points Olga, so natural... nevertheless, you should not consider EU only in opposition to the Russian blackmail, you know?? You don't have to suffer any kind of abuse or blackmail, by anyone, including Russia. No matter you are part of the EU or not... I don't care either what happened 2 centuries ago (of course I care, but I think you will understand my point), the real important thing is you want to be Ukrainians today, in 2022, and even there are people who don't want to be Ukrainians anymore... and a democratic solution for everybody must be found and not by means of arms, and only between Ukrainians... Russian invaders have nothing to say in another sovereign, different country called Ukraine, is simple, is legal, is fair... is true... Once clarified this... you have to understand something, EU is not a hughe market... of course it is 🤣🤣🤣, but not only... EU is a political project... MAINLY, is a project for a bigger, single, unified European country... and that have a lot of implications... you must make sure you understand what the EU really is... you have to get to know who your partners and brothers are... since the EU is an attempt to create the United States of Europe... that means a lot of sacrifices in order to get a bigger target. That means things like humbly accepting your country will not ever decide alone all your important decissions anymore, even if that means increasing unemployment rates in your particular country for the common well being of Europe 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️. You can ask the Greeks for instance during the last economical crisis... they suffered a lot to respect all the internal rules of the EU for errors they commited in the past... is a great privelege being part of the EU, but is a great responsibility too... Many attempts to get an European army have been done... and not successfully... by now (in other areas the political merge is absolute). But it is a matter of time we reach that union too... That will mean, you been Ukrainians, maybe someday, have to go to fight for Greece, for France, for Belgium... 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️. We are all one... we are all European citizens... accepting Ukraine in the EU can mean fighting for Ukraine someday too.... is a greeeat responsibility for us too... one of the conditions to join EU... is not having any territorial dispute open with any other countries... it basically means... solve your problems first, and once free from burdens... ask to join us (it was one of our first duties for absolutely all of us)... you can realize we have done a very big effort and reconaissance to Ukraine by admitting you as a candidate... since everybody is conscious of your sufferings, your efforts, your commitment to our same values, in the end... because you morally more than deserve that oportunity thanks to your dignity in such a situation like this... it has been your dignity, your values and your behaviour what have granted you that hughe exception made with Ukraine. Hat off brothers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. That means also things like having a common currency, the Euro, 💶, you know?? Your central bank is not going to take your decissions alone anymore... and can be hard sometimes... 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️. Same as Lviv Oblast, must rely on Kyiv Oblast or in Chernihiv Oblast, or Donetsk Oblast... Ukraine will rely on the Netherlands or Austria... Not all the countries have joined the euro... yeeet, but it is a matter of time... or this Union does not make any sense... ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻. There are countries from the Eastern part of Europe that joined the European Union, and once inside, it seems they don't like it... 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️. It is something we do not understand very well... once you have joined... you must mantain your commitment... to join the EU, get richer, developed... but complaining about the other face of the coin (your communitary obligations) constantly... is simply not fair for the rest committed and complying with the obligations... There are countries being sanctioned by the European Comission recently... what is the point to have to reach such a situation between brother countries?!? 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ If you realize, the European citizens have made a hughe effort to get to know your history, geography, politics much much better. Everybody had a general knowledge about Ukraine, and other countries of Europe not being candidates to EU or part of it, but not this deep, honestly... Ukrainians will have to do the same with the rest of the EU soon (first... lets solve this Putin's mess, that is not something easy, as you know much better than us... and you will have to find also a fair democratic solution to all those Ukrainians not feeling Ukrainians, or even feeling Russians. Fair is fair, and democracy is for ALL. That is the difference between us... and the Punitist... no matter how much they rant on us... we are fair and democratic because it is important to be like that for ourselves... no matter what the rest they do...). Once all that is done... you have to have a European general culture... believe or not, we know each other very very well, since most of our history as Europeans, is criss-crossed, so I invite you all to deepen as we have done with Ukraine, you are criss-crossed too, even if you didn't know 😅😅😅 (we have 27 countries, that is a lot... we know it 😅😅😅 step by step 😅😅😅). Second thing, very important... to understand the European Treaties, from Paris 1952, Rome 1957 (very, very important), Niza, Maastritch 1992 (very very important too, since the EU as you know it is born there) or Lisboa 2009 (crucial too). Those are gonna be your rules, hahahaha, sooo, you have to join the EU because you have really understood all the benefits... and all the sacrifices 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️, and your commitment to that political project is absolute, we are supposed to merge into a great Democratic European Federation... to me... personally... is absolutely wellworth... but it is you who have to understand the real implications, since I have lived always in this system and I know I love it 😍😍😍, we have made so many sacrifices... we are not going to leave it now 😅😅😅. You must choose your own way, but to do that, your people have to understand everything really well, the Russian blackmail cannot be a reason... I am not going to marry my boyfriend because he is going to protect me against any bully... I marry him because a freely choose him and I am happy with him, you know?? 😅😅😅. Being a candidate is being "boyfriends", you are part of the family, but you have a time to get used to and to know each other better... that's why candidacy last several years for absolutely aaaall the countries... all of us have lived that process, unless the 6 originals (Italy, Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Luxemburg and France), since they started step by step too increasing in a natural way the compromise from 1952 until today (we are 27 now, and when the EU is officially stablished by 1992 we were 12 only, you can count the stars in the blue flag... is a remnant... nobody expected these hughe success by that time... and even one of those 12... is not anymore 🤣🤣🤣. UK... btw... Come back soon ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻🤣🤣🤣, now that you have "gotten your "Bor-Exit" done" 🤣🤣🤣. (Bye bye Boris 🖐🏻🖐🏻🖐🏻🤣🤣🤣). Well, I hope this help you criss-crossing to us much better 😅😅😅. Regards from Spain 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇺 🖐🏻🖐🏻🖐🏻. Much love Ukraine!! This will be over soon!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻.

[@redensign9975]

👍🇨🇦🇺🇦❤️

[@richardduke9788]

Thanks for the explanation 👍 ! Do normal business , in a normal way !

[@paulprochan8853]

I need to correct you. The true heirs of the Golden Horde are Kazakhs, Crimean Tatars, Kazan Tatars and Uzbeks. They understand the Mongol Empire as an attempt to build the Empire with strict rules "where a virgin with golden things would be able to travel from one side of the Empire to the another side of the Empire and to preserve her virginity and her golden things".

[@izabellamorrissey8776]

Exactly like Olga explained here, Russia abused Poland that way, too. We fought multiple wars with Rusia. Many, many years ago Poland like Ukraine joined Lithuanian Kingdom by marrying our 13-year-old queen to their 30-year-old King, for protection from Rusia. United we stood better chance against Rusia. For hundreds of years Rusia would exploit our countries. Even changed railroad tracks, so it would be more difficult to trade with western Europe. There was not one treaty that Rusia would not break. In Yalta agreement they decided that Russia will be the Big Brother for Poland, Belarus, Lithuania, Latifa, Estonia, Ukraine, Czech Republic etc. Trust us we didn't like this agreement it was to our detriment. This whole time we were working to break free from Rusia. We hated this oppressive "friendship" as we can see how Putin is lying about the war in Ukraine. God please help Ukraine break free and prosper. Ukrainians are very resourceful and talented people. Chwala Ukraine.

[@miltonturney453]

❤️🙏 Salava Ukraine

[@milvan6829]

The main reason why Ukraine wants to join is because it is an undeveloped country and it would get massive EU subsidies just like Poland which takes 60% of the EU budget. NOTHING to do with culture of resources or language. For sure EU would never go hungry because of the grain production. Industrially it would take 30 years to bring it up to the standard of just Poland who still live out of subsidies ... very slow process and huge portion of the subsidies will get stolen by the Ex Commi politicions through ponzy schemes as in the Ex Soviet East European countries. But after the old political class die off there is a hope to progress .Meanwhile it will be a Cheep labour for the advance EU countries. But you will have a EU beurocracy and regulations to deal with and tow the line to get the subsidies. But it is Million times better then existance under Russia!

[@yodaz101]

Be careful what you ask for......

[@mkropka]

🙈😂

[@roberturbanczyk204]

She can Ask for it, but it will not happen as long as victims of volhynian genocide don't have even graves and ukrainian nazis are being gloryfied

[@robingarcia2455]

❤️

[@adrianciobanu5536]

ми підтримуємо вас, що б не сталося, і ми поруч з вами.

[@arthurzengeler8296]

That's the best explanation I've heard, on Russians attitude, toward Ukraine. I've spent more than two years, travelling around Ukraine, and 3 months in Russia, and it was not easy to just observe, and try to understand what is happening. For one thing, Americans are not taught hardly anything about Russia. Also, before they invaded Crimea, most Americans knew nothing about Ukraine. And just yesterday, I heard on the news, that after the war, Ukraine will probably become a part of the EU, and NATO. Because know one wants Russia, to be again able to invade Ukraine. It looks almost like the Russians, still think like they did, when Genghis Kahn, was in charge !

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Let's hope for that! We need NATO members also be fine Ukraine to join them, which is now not really the case

[@rolfjuto]

I think Ukraine doesn't really need to join the EU, it's a big rich country with a lot of minerals and also large areas of land that can be cultivated. Many countries are probably willing to buy these things, but of course that requires building up the country first?

[@ajskajii]

It is impossible to build a country, the young population wants infrastructure and wages to be on the same level as in Sweden, Poland and so on, around the Soviet infrastructure, everything is old, rotten, no prospects, men are caught, beaten in the liver and sent to the front line

[@sujosh1623]

I am indian

[@karlreid4227]

Olga, No comment from USA

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Olga is actually a Ukraine propagandist. She didn't succeed in Denmark as the benefits offered were not as good as the UK so headed to the UK.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

😂 Propagandists don't need benefits, they are paid by government 😂😂😂 Why I need to leave on benefits and go to courses of Danish and so... if I know English and I have work in UK?🤷🏼‍♀️ Very weird logic, that someone who used to have good level of life would be attracted to live without income in super low level of society. I guess Danish social payments is something like 500$. Even in Ukraine you will not really can live normal life with 500$, not sure what you can do in Denmark 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@AGENDA_1938]

Hi Olga, hope you still read this. Shout out if you need more arguments FOR the EU! You already mentioned some regarding small businesses and individual entrepreneurs. There is so much more! The EU for sure is by far not just the better of bad choices! It is a choice however. And that's why so many think they could make cheap points against the EU and why the EU constantly needs to get defended. The EU has it's flaws - but every government does have. And in case of the EU it helped to correct flaws of member governments. Greece came out of a different time quite fine with the help of the EU and by adapting corrections demanded by the EU. Your neighbors Poland and Hungary would already not be anymore ones you like without the EU putting pressure on them to stay within the framework of agreed common EU principles. The EU failed as well, with stopping NorthStream 2. It tried and today we know that the aim was right and should have succeeded. Finally for this time - that bureaucracy thing. That's so easy to blame. But: Germany and Austria are per capita top ranking net payers. The tax money transferred from Germany and Austria to Brussels per capita PER YEAR is less than a lower middle class car costs PER MONTH - without fuel! It's easy to figure out that savings due to the EU not at least due to less bureaucracy in every day's life end business exceed that BY FAR! Ukraine will be a powerhouse within the EU and will be driving EU forward forcefully - with Ukrainian's ambitions, savviness, ingenuity, culture, openness, toughness. It's well possible, that that scares some within the EU, that some comfort could get lost. But it got to scare as well adversaries of the EU as the EU would get such much stronger. No reason for Ukrainians to be humble regarding EU fundings. There are already many quotes proofing that these would never be considered as "funds", but as quick returning investments. Slava Ukraine - Slava EU (from Austria having witnessed the development of Austria since EU-ascendance!)

[@normanboyes4983]

Just a word of caution about the idea of Ukraine joining the EU. While I understand the need for Ukraine to link to the West rather than Russia and develop favourable trading terms with the EU, there needs to be a reality check in the timescale of the ambition. Clearly it will offer a good template for developing robust, less corrupt institutions with a framework for developing a more independent legal framework and robust constitution, there are economic dimensions to consider. Consider this, the EU has problems - Italy and Greece specifically struggle to adapt their economies to the EU metrics which have largely developed to suit Northern European economies (primarily German and to some extent France). My best advise is to read about Greek opinions on these matters..😉

[@davemac1197]

I think that's a very common sense comment. I touched on some of the same issues in response to another comment earlier. The legal framework is indeed the key thing, and I made reference to English Common Law being the best model for success used throughout the world in the British sphere of influence - the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and also other former colonies like Singapore. Perhaps a better example for a country that is not a former British colony, is Dubai, which sought to learn from Singapore's success and correctly identified English Common Law in business and commerce as the key to that success, and reformed their own laws in those areas of law by importing British lawyers and judges to create a new framework legal system to regulate the Dubai economy. The results speaks for themselves. This is something Ukraine would not be able to do if it joined the EU, as Ukraine would have to integrate its legal system into the EU constitution - deceptively called the Lisbon 'treaty', but it is a constitution for an evolving federal superstate. I would advise Ukraine to put its experience of being part of the Soviet Union behind it, and avoid membership of a European socialist union in the future. It's not that good for global trade or business, but above all, the EU is a political project that can be traced back to Bismarck and the federal unification of Germany in 1871, and the many attempts to unify Europe through military and economic means since then.

[@Daniel-c3x3r]

Infringing on others people's freedom by exercising your own without good reason leads to war

[@bablidey2411]

In other words Olga, Russia forced the businessmen of Ukraine to accept contaminated & damaged products as imports.

[@stevemcgowen]

The Visegrad Group needs to be reformed. Kick out Hungary and invite Ukraine…

[@demolitionman5003]

Hey Olga!! Great video very informative and i think that's really good for American people to learn about. Our schools here in America don't teach about the history of Russia or the Ukraine. Thank you for letting people know about you countries history. Much love from Illinois!!

[@Olga_Reznikova]

Schools will not teach you about history of another country.. only top historical world events

[@chuckkottke]

Olga, you summarized beautifully your nation's history and identity with Europe. I understand now your country's dislike for Russia; they are at present awful and historically were abusive towards your nation, I wouldn't want anything to do with them either after all the blackmail they've put Ukrainians through. If I could, I would let Ukraine join the European Union today. You have earned the right to join the EU and NATO by standing and fighting on the front lines for all free nations against totalitarianism. 💐🇺🇦💐

[@SpringIsBACK]

Suggestion: You should have a separate channel for Ukrainian topics and not ever mention or link to the brides agency. The agency thing puts off a lot of people.... Aside from that this is a very good vid.

[@ronw8628]

I digress, it didn't bother me.

[@Olga_Reznikova]

All bloggers have affiliate links in their description box. If you are not interested - don't click it. I am not talking about it in video.

[@charlieh4485]

I hope Ukraine gets into the EU. I love my country UK but the dumbest decision we ever made was to leave the EU I will 100% vote to rejoin in about 10 years time when the sensible younger population are in charge who realise isolation is not a good policy. Unfortunately at the vote the old men who want isolation had the sway.

[@SpringIsBACK]

This is nonsense. The desire was not for "isolation", the desire was to not be over-controlled by Brussels. That said, if the only realistic choice is the EU or Russia, I'd choose the EU too.

[@stephensmith60]

I too see Ukraine as an independent, sovereign Country. It should be your decision to see to the needs and desires of your Country. Russia is still suffering from the falling of the Soviet Union woes! Putin is Not the leader to pull Russians together. Putin will not last forever! Best wishes! 👏🙏🏻😘

[@imaginationdevice]

russia should be dismantle into several countries with real democracy .... lets hope ..

[@davidwebb4904]

You will be shocked at the EU regulations that will be forced upon every business and manufacturer. That is why many voted Brexit.

[@Ultra-Violet]

Brexit was and is a disaster! Any benefits do not outway the problems it's caused! The government lied to the public!

[@amaromem1]

I think the main reason Ukraine want to be in is for its existence, but I really don't know what would happen with farmers, there are a lot of protests about that 🤔🤔🤔

[@sollte1239]

So do you really have now less regulations. Yes EU grew too big and there is too much burocracy but better than leaving would have been to try to change the EU.

[@davidwebb4904]

@@Ultra-Violet Yes, I know. What idiots voted to lose their Freedom of Movement.... Voted to take away our rights. We are move slaves to our own politicians now, than we ever were to the EU.

[@davidwebb4904]

@@amaromem1 The Ukrainian people have no idea the price they are paying and will pay for generations to come, for their existence. Global politics is toxic

[@RuleofFive]

It would be even better if NATO would open its doors for Ukraine. At this point there is no worry about offending Russia with NATO membership. For many reasons the idea of an independent, successful Ukraine has infuriated Putin.

[@acolyte8564]

Intermarium > EU

[@zzhughesd]

Where is the video thumbnail thanks. Nice area ?

[@RW4X4X3006]

Ukrainian culture and that of the EU are not compatible. Ukraine can and should negotiate trade and business with EU member nations without membership.

[@jayjohnson1333]

Alliances are like marriage. As long as the partners respect one another the relationship can endure. But over time someone lies, someone cheats, someone wants out.... Someone gets hurt. But we all must react to changing conditions.