Ukraine's path toward European Union membership is accelerating. According to France 24, Hungary's new government has lifted a veto that former PM Viktor Orbán had imposed, unblocking negotiations. The EU will now begin the first phase of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday, marking fresh diplomatic support for Kyiv amid the ongoing Russian war.

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