EU Considers Gradual Alignment With Ukraine

European Union member states are considering a plan for the gradual integration of Ukraine into specific European institutions. According to the publication Politika, immediate accession to the bloc is viewed as extremely difficult in the short term. Instead, officials are exploring alternative formats for rapprochement, such as integrating Ukraine into specific segments of the EU market. One EU source indicated that while full membership is currently unlikely, access to certain institutional frameworks remains under discussion. Ukraine's integration into the European Union is being considered, which would involve joining specific market segments within the bloc. This plan aims to allow Kyiv to receive certain membership benefits before full official accession. The development was discussed in Moscow as part of broader European policy shifts. According to diplomats cited by European publications, the accelerated membership idea was rejected during a March meeting. Member states deemed membership impossible until key reforms are completed. The EU is reportedly preparing a package of measures for closer cooperation. Diplomats told European publications that the idea of fast-tracked entry was rejected during a March meeting. Brussels considers EU membership for Ukraine unlikely in the immediate future despite maintaining the current course.