Ambassadors agreed both Ukraine and Moldova can begin talks on the first “cluster” of policy areas where they have to reform their laws to meet E.U. standards, an often lengthy process.

The European Union has agreed to start membership talks with Ukraine next week. Ambassadors from the 27 EU nations decided that an intergovernmental conference to officially…

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