The European Union and Ukraine have reached an agreement in principle on a modernized trade relationship to replace the temporary tariff-free regime established after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. This new trade deal, announced by the European Commission, introduces a long-term but more modest and balanced framework, particularly addressing agricultural trade. The agreement aims to secure Ukrainian agricultural exports while protecting European farmers through measures such as quotas and alignment of standards. However, five EU member states—Romania, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Bulgaria—have expressed opposition to the revised trade deal citing agricultural concerns. In addition to the trade agreement, the EU Council has approved the integration of Ukraine into the EU's single roaming zone, effective January 1, 2026. This will allow Ukrainians and EU citizens to make calls, send texts, and use mobile internet across 27 EU countries without extra charges, making Ukraine the first non-EU and non-EEA country to join the roaming area.