The European Union will Not be able to survive without Ukraine, which should become an EU member regardless of whether ready for it or not the Europeans, said the head of state Petro Poroshenko.

"It doesn't matter whether European nation to accept Ukraine or not. I insist, the European Union cannot survive without Ukraine. Democratic Ukraine should be in EU. I am quite optimistic that my dream will come true, " said Poroshenko, speaking at Columbia University in new York.

Before that Poroshenko complained to the audience at a high temperature, but said that he considers it possible to neglect your health " to meet future world leaders ".

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