Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced on 25 January that Ukraine could become a member of the European Union as early as 2027 if a peace agreement with Russia is reached. Vučić said the accelerated accession would be part of the conditions of a possible peace plan between Kiev and Moscow, warning that such a decision could trigger “political upheavals” inside the EU and would require forced changes to current procedures. He cited possible opposition from Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. In parallel, Ukrainian officials, including Vice‑Prime‑Minister for European Integration Taras Kacika, said Ukraine could join the EU before 2030, possibly in 2027, if the necessary reforms are completed within two years. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda also stressed that Lithuania supports Ukraine’s membership by 2030, viewing it as essential for regional stability. The statements come amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine and discussions about how EU integration can act as a deterrent against further conflict.

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