Ukraine officially opened membership talks with the European Union this week in a move hailed by Ukrainian officials as “a Rubicon” moment for the war-torn country. While this is welcome news for Kyiv, it remains unclear how long it could still take to actually join the EU, writes Andreas Umland.

Ukraine is officially opening negotiations for European Union membership. The process is particularly onerous for Ukraine as it requires the country to commit to political reforms…

Ukraine has officially started European Union membership negotiations, a long process that requires political reforms while facing a Russian invasion

As the Ukraine war continues, Kyiv is preparing to take the first steps towards joining the European Union. Georg von Harrach looks at what lies ahead.

Die Europäische Union nimmt an diesem Montag Beitrittsverhandlungen mit der Ukraine auf. Ein gewagter, aber notwendiger Schritt in Kriegszeiten.

EU ambassadors unanimously approved opening accession negotiations with Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto. Talks begin in Luxembourg on June 16, 2026.

Hungary lifted its veto on EU accession talks with Ukraine, clearing the way for formal negotiations to begin around June 15 under the Cypriot presidency.

If EU leaders aren't going to be able to make good on Ukraine's wish to join the bloc within 18 months, wouldn't it be better to seriously look at 'associate' membership for Kyiv…

The European Union has formally launched the first stage of accession talks with Ukraine, ending a two-year delay caused by Hungary's veto.

Kaja Kallas, E.U.'s chief diplomat, in March said it was her wish that “Ukraine is going to join [the] European Union soon,” although she declined to give an exact timeline.

The European Union opened accession talks with Ukraine on June 15, marking a historic milestone in Ukraine’s anti-corruption reform work amid Russia’s ongoing war.

European Commission is exploring a 'membership-lite' model that Kyiv rejects

Ukraine officially opened membership talks with the European Union this week in a move hailed by Ukrainian officials as “a Rubicon” moment for the war-torn country. While this is…