PROSPECTS FOR UKRAINE’S ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION

Since the declaration of independence of Ukraine, our state aims to be recognized in the international arena. However, recognition is not the only goal, an important step is to join international organizations. The development of Ukraine in the world in today's conditions is based on the principles of European integration, taking into account the fundamental values of Western culture, which are an important aspect of civil democratic society: parliamentarism, liberalization, the rights of national minorities, human rights, freedom of movement, freedom of education of any level, etc. In recent years, any issues of Ukraine's foreign policy are quite relevant among the discussions of the Ukrainian society. The issue of European integration is one of the most important and characterized by the insolvency of this problem. Ukraine's participation in the processes of the European community is the subject of discussion not only in political circles, but also among the population. This article examines the general characteristics of the European Union, also clarifies the goals and principles of the EU, which in particular are aimed at maintaining peace and stability in Europe, adhering to the common values of the EU between all member states and ensuring the welfare of the peoples of the member states. The fundamental ideas and principles of the EU are defined, which are based on ensuring the free movement of people, goods, services and capital between member states. The problem of Ukraine's accession to the European Union, the main requirements for EU membership are investigated. This determines the relevance of the chosen topic for scientific research. An important part of the study is the definition of the directions of cooperation between Ukraine and the EU, including: energy, trade and investment, justice and internal affairs, approximation of the legislation of Ukraine to the EU legislation, environmental protection, etc. Also in this study we find out the readiness and current state of political reforms of the state of Ukraine on the way to joining the EU, as a result of which it is concluded that it is insane, the prospects of membership are, confirmation of this is a number of agreements on cooperation in different spheres, but the key aspect is to bring into line with internal legislation to acquis communautaire.