EU's Bold Move Angers Putin: Crucial Date for Ukraine Set for June 25

Berfin Ceren Meray
Onedio Member
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As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, the European Union (EU) has made a move that is sure to anger Russian leader Vladimir Putin. With a critical decision expected on June 25, all eyes are on the EU's next steps. Read on for the details!

Ambassadors from the 27 EU member countries have reached a principled agreement on the framework for accession negotiations. Previously, Hungary had taken a negative stance on Ukraine's EU membership but has now stepped back.

Belgium, whose EU Presidency ends on June 30, announced that the first intergovernmental conferences with Ukraine and Moldova will begin on June 25.

Last week, the European Commission stated that Ukraine and Moldova have met all the conditions to start full EU membership negotiations.

Ukraine's journey towards EU membership is fraught with obstacles. Even if there is consensus to start negotiations now, the threat of veto from member countries can resurface during the bargaining process.

Ukraine and Moldova need to take numerous steps requiring the approval of all EU members, with each issue needing to be negotiated in detail.

The EU's move towards Ukraine, expected to anger Putin, hinges on the critical date of June 25. Putin's response before and after this date remains to be seen.