“In particular, the head of the parliamentary committee on foreign policy Oleksandr Merezhko said that such a scenario could be achievable”, — write: www.radiosvoboda.org
People’s deputy of the “Servant of the People” faction and head of the parliamentary committee on foreign policy and interparliamentary cooperation, Oleksandr Merezhko, said that such a scenario can be achieved if Ukraine manages to complete all its “homework”.
“This is an ambitious goal, but I believe that it is necessary to set this goal. And do everything possible and impossible to achieve this goal,” said Merezhko on Radio Svoboda (“Freedom Live” program).
According to him, Ukraine’s membership in the EU is primarily a matter of security, and the sooner Kyiv joins the European Union, the greater the chances of establishing sustainable peace.
Instead, the head of the committee on Ukraine’s integration into the EU, the deputy of “European Solidarity” Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze called the possibility of such a quick accession “absolutely unrealistic.”
“The United States of America cannot set such a task to the European Union, and I do not see that the European Union can agree to it,” she said. In her opinion, Ukraine should enter
In her opinion, Ukraine must enter the European Union competitive and capable, otherwise it will face serious problems. Klympush-Tsintsadze also emphasized that the pace of Ukraine’s reforms in 2025 “slowed down significantly” compared to previous years.
“I am convinced that the 27th year – this, unfortunately, will not happen,” she concluded on the air of the Svoboda Live program.
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, three documents are being discussed in the context of ending Russia’s war against Ukraine: a framework document (20 points), security guarantees, and economic recovery.
As the media reports, Trump’s plan envisages that Ukraine will join the European Union as early as 2027. Such a quick entry worries some EU states. The Trump administration believes that it will be able to overcome the resistance of Hungary, which was the biggest opponent of Ukraine’s accession to the EU.
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In an interview with Politico published on December 9, Trump, commenting on the peace talks, said that Russia is now “without a doubt” in a stronger negotiating position than Ukraine. Trump noted that he advises Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to agree to the American peace initiative, which involves significant concessions on the part of Ukraine.
Ukrainian and European officials remain highly skeptical that Russia is truly seeking peace, even though Trump has said he believes Putin is serious.
The American Institute for the Study of War has previously repeatedly stated that the Kremlin is not disposed to honest peace negotiations and has no intention of making concessions in pursuit of Ukraine’s surrender.