Hungary blocks key step in Ukraine's EU bid – Politico

Hungary has delayed a key procedural step in the EU membership bids of Ukraine and Moldova, complicating Kiev's plan to open all six accession clusters by mid-July, Politico has reported. Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has said fast-tracking Ukraine's EU accession would be premature.

Kiev has repeatedly demanded a faster path into the bloc, with Vladimir Zelensky insisting on full membership no later than 2027 despite opposition from multiple EU members.