Ukraine carries out NATO’s core job by defending itself against Russian aggression | Fredrik Wesslau

Ukraine will not become a full member of the EU by 2027. However, in the coming months, more creative solutions may emerge that could help move the country’s accession process to the European Union forward. This view was expressed by Swedish diplomat Fredrik Wesslau, acting director of the European Policy Institute in Kyiv.Hungary, under the leadership of Viktor Orbán, has been blocking Ukraine’s accession process. Following the victory of the opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, in the parliamentary elections, the hardline stance in Budapest may shift. There are also ongoing discussions about the possibility of partial membership for Ukraine even before all necessary reforms are completed and full accession to the bloc is achieved.“I used to argue that EU membership for Ukrainewould have to come with NATO membership for Ukraine. Now the situation has changed,” the Swedish diplomat said. One of the reasons is that Ukraine is holding back Russian aggression, thereby contributing to the security of other European countries.Journalist Natalia Gumenyuk speaks with Fredrik Wesslau about new approaches to EU enlargement, the Minsk agreements as Russian trap, the reasons behind Sweden’s strong support for Ukraine, the long road to justice, and the reform of Ukraine’s law enforcement agencies.Do you like our podcast? Support the Public Interest Journalism Lab with a Donation https://www.journlab.online/donations