EU agrees to launch Ukraine, Moldova membership talks (opens original article in a new tab)

EU nations have agreed to launch membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a significant step towards their potential accession to the bloc. The decision comes amid ongoing conflict with Russia and internal EU discussions on the process and conditions for membership.

• EU agrees to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week
• Ukraine views EU membership as a security guarantee amid ongoing war with Russia
• Hungary initially blocked negotiations but new government may change stance
• EU membership requires agreement on 35 policy chapters and intergovernmental conference