The corruption scandal engulfing President Volodymyr Zelensky's government undermines the optimistic view of the European Union regarding Ukraine's progress towards EU membership. The ministers of energy and justice have already resigned following the exposure of corrupt schemes in the energy sector. The anti-corruption agency has charged eight individuals for abusing their positions.
While the European Commission has generally positively evaluated the negotiation process and reforms in Ukraine, there are still doubts about the country's ability to quickly join the EU. The ongoing war on its territory and complex financial issues raise questions about the reality of further membership in the Bloc.