EU Ambassadors Greenlight Accession Talks for Ukraine and Moldova

Formal negotiations are set to begin on June 25, marking a significant step toward EU membership for both nations.

Ukraine and Moldova applied for EU membership shortly after Russia's invasion in 2022.
Both countries were granted candidate status in June 2022 and have since met the required criteria.
The decision awaits formal approval by EU ministers on June 21.
Hungary's upcoming EU Council presidency raises concerns about potential delays.
Accession talks are expected to be a lengthy process, requiring extensive reforms.