EU set to hold membership talks with Ukraine

Al Jazeera Sunday 14 June 2026, 14:39 UTC 1 min read

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EU set to hold membership talks with Ukraine EU set to hold membership talks with Ukraine The European Union will begin accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova after Hungary’s new government withdrew its veto, paving the way for negotiations. Both countries believe EU membership would provide them with greater security against Russian aggression.

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