EU Nations Agree to Start Membership Negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova Next Week

The European Union is set to launch accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova following approval from its member states. A ceremonial event in Luxembourg on Tuesday will mark the beginning of these talks, although it's noted that the actual negotiations won't commence until the EU has thoroughly reviewed Ukrainian legislation. The move is seen as a significant political boost for Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Belgium, currently holding the EU presidency, has announced that member states have agreed to start talks with Ukraine regarding its potential membership in the European Union. This decision comes after Ukraine's application for membership was submitted less than a week after Russia's invasion in February 2022. However, it is expected that the process will take years or even decades to complete.