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Ukraine to Begin EU Accession Talks on June 25 in 'Historic Step'

Jun 24, 2024, 06:49 AM

Ukraine is set to begin formal accession talks with the European Union on June 25, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing ambition to join the bloc. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hailed this development as a 'historic step' for the country. The decision follows the approval of Ukraine’s and Moldova’s negotiating frameworks by the EU's 27 member states. Ukraine's lead negotiator emphasized that the country is on an 'irreversible' path of Western integration. Additionally, six more participants have joined Ukraine’s peace summit communique, although the specific countries or organizations were not disclosed. Yehor Sobolev, a veteran of Ukraine's 2014 revolution, expressed pride in witnessing this progress from the front lines. The EU Foreign Affairs Council played a crucial role in this development.