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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Charles Michel pose for a picture during a European Union summit back in February.
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EU to Ukraine: Let’s get this started

The European Union agreed Thursday to open accession talks with Ukraine, overcoming opposition from Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán ... who later blocked a long-term €50 billion Ukraine aid package.

Ukraine shows success with long-range drone attacks against Russia
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Ukraine shows success with long-range drone attacks against Russia

How is Ukraine doing in the war? Is the European Union getting ready to be enlarged with Ukraine, Moldova and the Baltic states?Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics.

Should Ukraine be offered NATO membership?
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Should Ukraine be offered NATO membership?

Finnish leaders know how to have a good time, which is probably why Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto recently sat down with GZERO’s Ian Bremmer to discuss Finland’s NATO ascension. Threats from the Kremlin had kept Finland (and Sweden) from joining the alliance for 75 years. But the invasion of Ukraine changed all that. In May, Finland’s long-serving President Sauli Niinistö rang his old friend, Vladimir Putin, who doesn't seem to be worried about Finland. Finns can see Russia moving its military away from their border, presumably to beef up reinforcements on the frontlines of Ukraine. But that doesn’t mean ascension to NATO has been smooth sailing.

Afghanistan earthquake adds to woes on economy, hunger & women's rights
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Afghanistan earthquake adds to woes on economy, hunger & women's rights

Will the Afghan earthquake worsen the situation there? Is Putin back to the world stage in Beijing's summit? How likely is it that Ukraine gets EU membership? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Ukraine & Moldova are on the path to EU membership
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Ukraine & Moldova are on the path to EU membership

What's going to be the impact of the EU decision to grant Ukraine and Moldova the status of candidate countries? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Hostomel Airport, just outside of Kyiv.

War, reforms & bureaucracy will decide Ukraine’s EU bid
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War, reforms & bureaucracy will decide Ukraine’s EU bid

The road between Kyiv and Brussels looks long and arduous.

Ukraine’s long road to EU membership
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Ukraine’s long road to EU membership

The European Commission — the European Union’s executive branch — announced Friday that it would back Ukraine’s bid to become an EU member state. But this is just the first step in a long, complicated process.