Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has celebrated a significant victory for Ukraine as European Union leaders defy Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s threats and open accession talks with Kyiv. This decision, announced by European Council President Charles Michel, signals hope for Ukraine’s future and strengthens ties with the European continent.
Zelensky, speaking from Germany, hailed the decision as a triumph, emphasizing its motivational and inspirational significance. Orban, although strongly opposing the move, ultimately abstained from vetoing the decision, allowing the consensus to proceed.
The EU summit also granted candidate status to Georgia, reflecting the bloc’s commitment to expanding its ties with Eastern European countries. Moldova’s President Maia Sandu welcomed the decision, marking a new chapter in the country’s relationship with the EU.
Zelensky had warned that yielding to Orban’s stance would hand Russia’s President Vladimir Putin a political victory. The attention now shifts to a proposed 50-billion-euro funding package for Ukraine from the EU budget, which Orban has also threatened to block. This funding is crucial for Ukraine’s economy and its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Critics accuse Orban of leveraging Ukraine’s survival to secure EU funds frozen over a rule of law dispute. Despite Orban’s denial of any link between the funding and Ukraine’s stance, the situation underscores the complexities of EU politics and its impact on international affairs.
Zelensky, in a passionate plea, urged EU leaders not to hesitate in supporting Ukraine, emphasizing the consequences of inaction in the face of Russian aggression. He warned that Putin’s victory in Ukraine would pose a threat to Europe’s security, echoing sentiments expressed by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine to prevent further Russian aggression, emphasizing that such support is an investment in the security of Europe as a whole.
As the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine remains precarious, the EU’s decision to open accession talks sends a strong message of solidarity and support for Kyiv’s efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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