Ukraine’s EU accession bid gains traction as Hungary lifts its veto.
12 June 2026
The European Union will resume membership negotiations with Ukraine on Monday after Hungary’s new government lifted a long-standing veto imposed by former prime minister Viktor Orbán.
EU leaders said all member states agreed to open the first phase of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a fresh show of support for Kyiv amid Russia’s ongoing war.
EU leaders said all member states agreed to open the first phase of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a fresh show of support for Kyiv amid Russia’s ongoing war.