Ukraine rejects permanent curbs on farm exports after joining EU, PM tells Euronews

Key Points:

• Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi emphasized that any restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural products after EU accession should be temporary, with clear review and exit conditions, opposing permanent exemptions from the EU single market.
• The European Commission has proposed excluding certain Ukrainian agricultural goods, like wheat and grains, from the EU market post-accession due to pressure from some member states, but Ukraine rejects permanent limitations.
• Since Koretskyi's appointment in July, Ukraine's EU accession efforts have accelerated, including forming a joint task force with the Commission and joining the group of four frontrunner candidate countries.
• Koretskyi highlighted that EU membership is central to Ukraine’s fight against Russia, promising enhanced security, peace, and economic recovery for both Ukraine and Europe.
• Ukraine aims to open all remaining negotiation chapters this year and begin closing several during the Lithuanian EU presidency in early 2027, seeking a merit-based accession process without shortcuts.