Live: Zelensky says EU should finalise Ukraine’s membership by 2027

27/01/2026 07:29 France 24

Ukraine's admission to the European Union should be finalised by 2027, President ‍Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, adding that a “concrete date” for the process would provide greater security guarantees for his war-hit country. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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