Will Ukraine become an EU member?

Author: Inside StoryPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Ukraine

PoliticsWorld / International

Ukraine has launched the first phase of EU membership talks. The accession negotiations began this week, providing potential security guarantees as the war with Russia continues. Ukraine must now meet EU requirements, including anti-corruption reforms. Moscow opposes this deepening of ties with the West.

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