Talks Set to Begin in the Coming Week as Countries Take Significant Step Toward Joining the Union

The European Union has officially approved the start of negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova for their potential membership. This milestone is an important step in their long journey to become part of the 27-nation bloc. The announcement came from Belgium, currently holding the EU presidency, confirming that a framework for the negotiations had been established. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy celebrated the move as a historic achievement, noting that millions of Ukrainians are now closer to fulfilling their European dream.