EU Opens Accession Negotiations with Ukraine on External Relations Policies
The EU has formally opened accession negotiations with Ukraine, focusing on external relations policies. This marks a significant step in Ukraine's EU integration process, with implications for regulatory alignment and compliance frameworks.
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