Ukraine could join EU by 2027 under draft peace proposal

Ukraine is reportedly set to join the European Union by January 1, 2027, according to a draft peace proposal discussed in U.S.-mediated negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia, the Financial Times reports.

The proposal, according to sources briefed on its contents, is being negotiated by U.S. and Ukrainian officials with support from Brussels.

If adopted, the plan would outline a pathway for Ukraine’s integration into the European Union as part of a broader effort to secure lasting peace and stability in the region.

Details of the proposal are still being discussed, and it remains unclear how EU member states will respond to the accelerated accession timeline.

This development comes amid ongoing international efforts to bring an end to the years-long Russia-Ukraine conflict and reinforce Ukraine’s ties with the EU.