'As Soon As Possible...': European Council President Costa Breaks Silence On Ukraine's EU Accession
February 20, 2026
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as posted by the channelWorld News: European Council President Antonio Costa said the EU cannot yet commit to a specific timeline for Ukraine’s potential membership, cautioning against losing momentum in the enlargement process. Speaking at a joint press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo, Costa said he could not confirm whether accession could happen in 2026, 2027, or later — but stressed that progress must continue.
“We cannot lose the momentum,” Costa said, emphasizing the need to formally open negotiations as soon as possible and move the process forward. His remarks come after EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas noted that member states are not ready to offer Ukraine a concrete accession date, citing significant work still ahead.
Costa underlined that Ukraine’s EU bid is closely tied to the broader peace process, saying both Kyiv and the European Union must work together to deliver results.
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