Myths & Reality

Ukraine is historically isolated from Europe and has no deep cultural roots in European civilization.

Ukraine is too large and poor to join the EU — it would be a burden on EU finances.

Ukrainians and Russians are basically the same people and speak the same language.

Ukraine is deeply corrupt and will never be able to reform enough to meet EU standards.

NATO and EU membership for Ukraine will provoke Russia and make Europe less safe.

Ukrainian agriculture would destroy EU farmers if Ukraine joined the Common Market.