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On Ukraine’s four-year war anniversary, Zelenskyy pushes for EU membership by 2027 with a fast-track path, arguing Putin cannot block Kyiv forever, while EU leader von der Leyen cautions that a firm date isn’t the sole path and emphasizes reform progress and continued support, alongside broader updates on issues like unblocking a €90bn loan and ongoing Western backing for Kyiv.
Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy maintains 2027 as the target for EU membership, while Hungary’s Viktor Orbán intensifies opposition, claiming Brussels aims to admit Kyiv in 2027 to access the next seven‑year EU budget and arguing Ukraine would drag Europe into war. The clash is tied to Hungary’s domestic election, with polls showing Orbán’s party trailing the opposition. EU officials say Ukraine is progressing toward enlargement, but the timing remains unresolved and requires unanimity among member states.
Hungary's government announced that 95% of participants in a disputed referendum oppose Ukraine's EU accession, a result criticized for low turnout and potential manipulation, and used by Prime Minister Viktor Orban to justify delaying Ukraine's EU membership amid broader concerns over Hungary's democratic standards and Orban's pro-Russian stance.