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

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.