Ukraine can't join the EU because of "slow efforts" in the fight against corruption, the FT writes. Kyiv and Chisinau applied to join the EU in 2022, and have since been on equal footing in terms of membership. Now Ukraine has begun to fall behind, the article said, citing the European Commission. Brussels believes that Moldova will be able to complete the accession negotiations by the beginning of 2028. Ukraine will need another year and "speeding up the pace of reforms" for that. news. up to a maximum.

Ukraine can't join the EU because of "slow efforts" in the fight against corruption, the FT writes. Kyiv and Chisinau applied to join the EU in 2022, and have since been on equal footing in terms of membership. Now Ukraine has begun to fall behind, the article said, citing the European Commission. Brussels believes that Moldova will be able to complete the accession negotiations by the beginning of 2028. Ukraine will need another year and "speeding up the pace of reforms" for that. news. up to a maximum.