Corruption delays Ukraine's EU accession Ukraine is lagging behind Moldova on the path to EU membership because of insufficient anti-corruption efforts, according to the European Commission via the Financial Times. While both are due in 2022, Brussels now foresees different timetables: Moldova may conclude talks by early 2028, while Ukraine will not complete them until 2029, requiring Kiev to significantly speed up reforms.

Corruption delays Ukraine's EU accession Ukraine is lagging behind Moldova on the path to EU membership because of insufficient anti-corruption efforts, according to the European Commission via the Financial Times. While both are due in 2022, Brussels now foresees different timetables: Moldova may conclude talks by early 2028, while Ukraine will not complete them until 2029, requiring Kiev to significantly speed up reforms.