EU Leaders Approve Ukraine Accession Talks, Despite Orbán's Opposition

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EU Leaders Approve Ukraine Accession Talks, Despite Orbán's Opposition
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European leaders have approved the opening of accession negotiations for Ukraine, bypassing the opposition of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The decision comes at a critical time for Ukraine as its counteroffensive against Russia's invasion has stalled and aid from the US is stuck in Congress. While the talks are expected to continue for years, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed it as a victory for Ukraine. Orbán criticized the agreement reached without him, but EU officials maintain that the decision was legally valid. EU leaders also approved the opening of accession negotiations for Moldova.

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