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European Union nations agreed on Friday (June 12, 2026) to open membership talks with Ukraine next week, officially launching the process for the war-torn country to eventually join the world’s biggest trading bloc.

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Brussels, Luxembourg

Who
European Union nations, Ukraine, Moldova, Russia, EU Council President António Costa, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
What
European Union nations agreed on Friday (June 12, 2026) to open membership talks with Ukraine next week, officially launching the process for the war-torn country to eventually join the world’s biggest trading bloc.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:53:31 GMT · 5h 49m ago
Where
Brussels, Luxembourg ·
Why
Ukraine sees EU membership as an important “security guarantee” for a stable future once war with Russia ends.
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This decision marks a significant step for Ukraine and Moldova towards integration with the EU, offering potential long-term security and economic benefits, while also solidifying the EU's strategic presence in Eastern Europe amidst ongoing conflict with Russia. The process, however, is complex and can take years, with various political and logistical hurdles to overcome.

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    European Union nations agreed on Friday (June 12, 2026) to open membership talks with Ukraine next week, officially launching the process for the war-torn country to eventually join the world’s biggest trading bloc.
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    EU nations agreed on Friday (June 12, 2026) to officially launch membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week in Luxembourg.
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