All 27 EU member states have unanimously agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, a move President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes as a chance for Kyiv to accelerate its long-delayed EU bid amid Russia’s war.

Progress for Kyiv's membership bid given the green light after Hungary's new government lifts Budapest's veto.

Ambassadors from the European Union's 27 countries agreed on Friday to advance membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova.

The European Union has agreed to open the first cluster of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday, marking a major step in the bloc's enlargement.