The European Union is weighing options to give Ukraine gradual access to membership rights as part of a future peace deal with Russia. Proposals include granting Kyiv some protections and benefits of EU accession upfront, alongside a clear timetable for meeting full membership requirements. A draft peace plan envisages Ukraine joining the bloc by 2027, with interim privileges before formal accession is completed. Ukraine has been an EU candidate since 2022, began accession talks in 2024, but progress has been stalled by Hungary blocking key negotiating steps. Full EU membership typically takes years and requires unanimous approval from all member states.
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The European Union is weighing options to give Ukraine gradual access to membership rights as part of a future peace deal with Russia. Proposals include granting Kyiv some protections and benefits of EU accession upfront, alongside a clear timetable for meeting full membership requirements. A draft peace plan envisages Ukraine joining the bloc by 2027, with interim privileges before formal accession is completed. Ukraine has been an EU candidate since 2022, began accession talks in 2024, but progress has been stalled by Hungary blocking key negotiating steps. Full EU membership typically takes years and requires unanimous approval from all member states.