European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership

Item 1 of 2 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attend a press conference with European Council President Antonio Costa (not pictured) on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
[1/2]Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attend a press conference with European Council President Antonio Costa (not pictured) on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2026.... Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tabRead more
Summary
Kyiv wants to join EU in 2027 as part of peace plan
Date seen as unrealistic but EU officials aim to speed up process
EU members wary, gradual integration seen as more likely
Ukrainian deputy PM says Kyiv is ready to address EU concerns
BRUSSELS, March 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine’s push for a fast track into the …