EU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union has agreed to officially recommence negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova in Luxembourg on Monday. The accession process was paused due to opposition from Hungary, but Hungary's new government has dropped its veto, allowing the process to resume. The EU sees membership as additional security against Russian aggression, and the move is a show of support for Ukraine after Russia's full-scale invasion. Talks will begin on Monday with the opening of the "fundamentals" section of the process, covering basic principles such as agriculture and the rule of law.