EU confirms launch of formal accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, on June 15 (opens original article in a new tab)

The EU confirmed the start of formal accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on June 15, following an agreement on Hungarian minority rights in Ukraine. Hungary had previously blocked the talks over minority rights concerns, but a new government in Budapest has resolved the issue.

• EU confirms formal accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova starting June 15
• Hungary and Ukraine reached agreement on Hungarian minority rights in Zakarpattia Oblast
• Hungary's new government eased blocking of EU accession talks after pro-Kremlin leader ousted