# Ukraine cannot join EU on January 1, 2027 — European commissioner

https://mins.news/en/item/83360

- TASS, 2026-10-02 11:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2196689

> European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said Ukraine cannot join the European Union on January 1, 2027. She said the date was set by Vladimir Zelensky, but accession is merit-based and Brussels will offer no privileges or concessions, while continuing to support Kiev.