European Union leaders agree to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova

EU to start membership talks with Ukraine, aid effort stalls

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reacting to some mixed news coming from the European Union. On Thursday, Dec. 14, the EU agreed to start membership talks with Ukraine, despite opposition from Hungary's prime minister, the closest ally to Russia in the group. However, the bloc could not agree on a $54 billion aid package for Ukraine. It's not clear when talks for Ukraine's entry into the EU will begin, a process that could take ye…

EU agrees to open membership talks with Ukraine in major next step for war-torn nation

The EU has agreed to start accession talks with Ukraine in what is a major breakthrough for the war-torn nation.The agreement came yesterday at the EU Summit. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has been opposed to the move, left the room while the vote took place to allow a unanimous decision. But he blocked the EU's plans to send £43 billion (€50 billion) in aid to Ukraine.The aid negotiations will resume next year, EU leaders said.Comm…

Against the odds, European Union agrees to open membership negotiations with Ukraine - West Hawaii Today

BRUSSELS — The European Union decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with Ukraine, a momentous moment and stunning reversal for a country at war that had struggled to find the backing for its membership aspirations and long faced obstinate opposition from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

The European Commission but also the United States, the G7 and the Council of Europe are guiding Kyiv in its reforms in order to join the EU. On Thursday 14 December, the European Council decided to formally open the accession negotiations procedure.

EU to open membership discussion with Ukraine

BRUSSELS — The European Union decided Thursday to open accession negotiations with Ukraine, a momentous moment and stunning reversal for a country at war that struggled to find the backing for its membership aspirations and long faced obstinate opposition from…

Estonian Foreign Ministry secgen: EU close to agreeing €50 billion for Ukraine

Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov told Vikerraadio Friday that while €50 billion in Ukraine aid having become stuck in the EU is bad news, he is convinced the agreement will be made in the coming weeks.