Ukraine and Moldova applied for EU membership shortly after Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The ambassadors of the EU countries have reached an agreement in principle on the start of membership negotiations between Ukraine and Moldova, says Belgium, the country holding the presidency of the European Council.
Presidency message service in X according to an update published by
EU ministers are scheduled to officially approve the decision at their meeting on June 21.
Ukraine and Moldova applied for EU membership shortly after Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.