Ukraine, as a country with long-standing tensions with Russia, has been seeking support and assistance from Western countries. Ukraine** Zelensky has repeatedly traveled to Western countries in the hope of receiving more assistance to maintain Ukraine's defense capability. However, at the EU summit, Ukraine faced opposition from Hungary. The Hungarian minister said that Ukraine has serious problems and is not suitable to open accession negotiations, and is worried that Ukraine's accession to the EU will bring a crisis to other member states.
This position puts Ukraine in a difficult position. Ukraine** is highly concerned about the EU summit, for which the ability to obtain EU economic assistance and join the negotiations will be crucial to its future combat ability. Zelensky expressed unacceptability for Hungary's position and saw that Hungary had no reason to prevent Ukraine from joining the European Union.
Hungary's opposition has sparked controversy within the EU. Some EU member states are more cautious about Ukraine's accession than some countries that support it. They fear that Ukraine's accession will impose problems such as economic burden and social instability for EU countries, and that it could trigger a conflict with Russia. On the other hand, EU member states that support Ukraine's accession believe that it will help weaken Russia's influence and maintain stability in the eastern part of the EU.
Because of this, the EU is deeply divided on Ukraine's accession. On the one hand, some countries believe that Ukraine's accession will help expand the influence of the EU and enhance its position in international affairs. They believe that Ukraine's accession will strengthen the EU's ties with Eastern Europe, expand the EU's economic market, and alleviate the EU's refugee problem. On the other hand, some EU member states fear that Ukraine's accession will lead to increased divisions and contradictions within the EU, posing a threat to the unity and cohesion of the EU.
These differences have made it difficult for the EU to reach an agreement on Ukraine's accession, and have also created great uncertainty about Ukraine's path to accession.
Hungary's opposition sparked a series of diplomatic controversies. EU member states such as Lithuania expressed incomprehension of Hungary's behavior and accused it of undermining the unity and cohesion of the EU. This has further exacerbated divisions within the EU over Ukraine's accession.
From the position of Hungary, they are concerned about the impact that Ukraine's accession will have on their national interests. Hungary believes that Ukraine has serious problems, and there is a large gap with the EU's accession criteria, and is worried that Ukraine's accession will expose the EU to greater risks and crises. In addition, Hungary is also concerned about the internal political situation in Ukraine, believing that Ukraine has not been properly resolved on a number of issues.
The dilemma facing the EU is that the inability to agree on a position has created uncertainty about Ukraine. On the one hand, the EU needs to consider the possible benefits and opportunities of Ukraine's accession. On the other hand, the EU also needs to weigh whether Ukraine's accession will have a negative impact on its internal stability and unity. This puts the EU in a dilemma when it comes to dealing with Ukraine's accession.
As a key player on the geopolitical chessboard, Ukraine's accession to the EU is not only about simple interests and economic considerations, but also involves the political landscape of Europe and the historical entanglement between countries. While Ukraine's accession will help the EU's influence in Eastern Europe grow, it also faces a number of challenges and dangers.
For Ukraine, joining the EU is undoubtedly a strategic option. Ukraine wants to rely on the EU's support to maintain its security and stability, while also wanting to reduce Russia's influence on it by joining the EU. However, Ukraine's accession must also face divisions within the EU and a game of national interests. EU member states are concerned about the economic burden and conflict risks that Ukraine's accession may bring, which makes it impossible for the EU to reach a consensus on the admission of Ukraine.
In the international political arena, conflicts and disagreements are inevitable. The issue of Ukraine's accession to the EU is a complex and sensitive issue that requires full communication and consultation among all parties to find the best solution. There is no doubt that Ukraine's future should be centred on Ukraine's own development and democratic process, while at the same time taking into account the overall interests and stability of the European Union.
In this process, Ukraine should continue its efforts to reform itself and improve its governance capacity and economic competitiveness in order to attract more support and recognition. At the same time, the EU should also strengthen internal coordination in dealing with the issue of Ukraine's accession and seek a common solution. Only through dialogue on an equal footing and mutual understanding can Ukraine's accession to the EU be advanced and contribute to peace and stability in the European region.