Financial Times: Ukraine's peace plan calls for EU membership by 1 January 2027
According to Financial Times, The Ukrainian version of the peace plan, which is being discussed in negotiations with the United States, provides for Ukraine's accession to the European Union by 1 January 2027. The publication cites informed sources participating in the consultations.
The US believes that Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU could be a key element a broader agreement to end the war with Russia.
Why it matters
Such a term is radically shortens the traditional admission procedure, which usually includes 36 stages of conformity assessment and has been going on for years. This calls into question the EU's established practice of a strict «meritocratic» approach to new members.
At the same time, according to FT sources, Ukraine's rapid integration could become geopolitical incentive, This will consolidate it in the Western structures of the security and economic space.
The role of the United States
If a peace agreement is concluded, US participation will allow Put pressure on states that block Ukraine's membership, in particular on Hungary, which had previously opposed rapid EU enlargement.
American diplomats believe that the Hungarian veto could be avoided precisely because of Washington's political influence on its key partners.
Context.
- Ukraine has officially started negotiations on joining the EU in 2024.
- Brussels has repeatedly stated that Kyiv is demonstrating a record speed of reforms.
- The peace format currently under discussion includes security guarantees, economic support and post-war integration of Ukraine into Western institutions.
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