Today, the EU officially begins accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union today formally begins negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova that will eventually lead to the two former Soviet republics joining the European bloc as full members. Russia tried by all means to obstruct the process, which is expected to be long and painful. “Congratulations to Moldova and Ukraine,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told X. “The road will be difficult, but full of opportunities.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week welcomed the relevant announcement, speaking of the consolidation of the “European dream”. Moldovan President Maia Sandu today welcomed the start of negotiations, saying the country is within the European family. “We are stronger together,” he wrote in X. The 27 will officially announce the start of accession negotiations with Ukraine at 15:30 Luxembourg time and soon after with Moldova during an intergovernmental conference. The start of these talks is the result of an agreement they reached […]
Source: News Beast

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