Relations between Kyiv and Brussels have deteriorated, according to Financial Times. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky demands to accelerate the country's accession to the European Union, but Brussels does not support this idea.
One European official directly stated that Kyiv's persistence is already annoying. In Brussels, it is believed that Ukraine is not ready to join the EU, and that Kyiv should resolve the issues of corruption and war.
Corruption and War
Ukraine has been fighting corruption and war for many years. President Zelensky promised to resolve these issues, but so far, there have been few successes. In Brussels, it is believed that Kyiv should do more to resolve these problems before it can be considered for EU membership.
Relations with the EU
Relations between Ukraine and the EU have been strained for a long time. Kyiv demands to accelerate the accession process, but Brussels is not in a hurry. In Brussels, it is believed that Ukraine is not ready to join the EU, and that Kyiv should do more to resolve the issues of corruption and war.