EU Overcomes Obstacles to Begin Membership Talks with Ukraine

The European Union has agreed to open membership negotiations with Ukraine, a significant development for a country at war that has faced opposition from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. While the process could take years, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed it as a victory. Orban, who had been a staunch opponent, decided not to use his veto, allowing the unanimous decision to proceed. The EU also decided to open negotiations with Moldova. The summit agenda now includes providing financial aid to Ukraine to counter Russia's invasion.