EU Grants Ukraine's Membership Talks, Zelenskyy Celebrates Victory

European Union leaders have agreed to start membership negotiations with Ukraine, granting the country a major political win. The decision comes at a time when Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia's invasion has stalled and US military aid remains uncertain. The unexpected green light for talks occurred after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who had previously threatened to block the deal, abstained from the vote. The talks themselves are expected to take years, and Ukraine's admission to the EU presents unique challenges. The decision is seen as a victory for Ukraine and a message to Moscow.