Ukraine will be technically ready to join EU in 2027, Zelensky says

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (C) chairs a meeting with journalists at his office in Kyiv

KYIV: Ukraine will be technically ready to ​join the European Union in 2027, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding that securing ‘fast track’ ‌accession to the ‌bloc ‌was ⁠an ​important ‌part of security guarantees after the war with Russia ends.

“Technically, we will be ready ⁠in 2027,” Zelensky ‌told reporters in remarks ‍released ‍by his ‍office on Friday, adding that by the end of 2026 ​Ukraine will have implemented the main steps ⁠required for membership.

“I would like Ukraine to receive a clear timeline,” he said, adding that his government was committed to the ‌necessary reforms.

BY: The Times Union – REUTERS