Brussels agreed to open the “fundamentals” cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, calling it a historic step and a reward for their resilience as the Russian war against Ukraine enters its fifth year

Friday's agreement allows Ukraine and Moldova to formally open the first cluster of accession negotiations, known as "Fundamentals". #EuropeNews

The European Union will hold intergovernmental conferences with Ukraine and Moldova on 15 June, during which the first cluster of accession negotiations will be opened.