Ukraine, Moldova launch first EU accession talks after years of delays and political hurdles
Ukraine and Moldova have launched their first EU accession talks after years of delays and political hurdles. The talks will focus on the fundamentals of European Union accession, with Ukraine opening six clusters of negotiations. The launch of these talks marks a significant step towards the two countries' potential membership in the European Union.
- ▪Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the start of the accession talks
- ▪The talks will cover six clusters of negotiations
- ▪The European Commission and European Council are supporting the accession process
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Ukraine, Moldova launch first EU accession talks after years of delays and political hurdlesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Kyiv will open six clusters of negotiations starting on Monday, focusing on the "fundamentals" of European Union accession.Follow us on Google Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa react as they attend a press conference on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 24, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/VALENTYN OGIRENKO)
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