But this joining would be one direction, Ukraine would not be allowed to export into EU thanks to various regulations.
Also Ukraine already has common market with Russia, and this would have to close.
From typical Ukrainian POV EU is just better place to live and it is all about long term plans. Sure, Ukraine will have difficult time during adoption of EU rules and regulation, but in the end they will have better living.
But this joining would be one direction, Ukraine would not be allowed to export into EU thanks to various regulations. Also Ukraine already has common market with Russia, and this would have to close.
This deal is actually really bad for Ukraine.