Ukraine could join the EU as soon as next year

An accelerated path for Ukraine to join the EU, set for as early as January 1, 2027, is part of a plan to end the war, states Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.

He added that for the killings to stop and the peace plan to be implemented, Ukraine must become an EU member. However, the Serbian president noted that several countries would oppose Ukraine’s accession to the bloc.

“Neither Poland, nor Czechia, nor Hungary, nor Slovakia will agree with this. There will be a change in procedures - and it will be done by force, contrary to regulations and all other rules,” Vučić said.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić (Photo: Getty Images)© RBC-Ukraine (UK)

The US peace plan envisions Ukraine joining the European Union on an accelerated timeline - no later than 2027. Washington believes it can overcome resistance from Hungary and other countries opposed to the move.

However, there are certain challenges surrounding Ukraine’s fast-tracked EU accession. For example, Reuters reports that the EU believes membership by 2027 is impossible, as Ukraine has not yet officially completed even one of the 36 stages of the accession process. At the same time, the Financial Times recently reported that the EU is considering granting Ukraine membership with limited rights.

Ukraine could join the EU as soon as next year under war-ending plan - Vučić