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Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid but opposes fast track sought by Kyiv

Washington Post World Thursday 04 June 2026, 09:27 UTC By Serhii Korolchuk, David Stern, Beatriz Ríos 1 min read
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Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Russia.

Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Russia.
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