Ukraine Launches EU Membership Talks Amid Ongoing War with Russia

Ukraine has begun formal talks to join the European Union. The talks mark a new phase in Kyiv's accession ambitions. At the same time, Ukraine continues its armed conflict with Russia. The government acknowledges that accession will require extensive reforms. Expected reforms span governance, judiciary, and economic standards. Analysts say the process could take several years. The EU has signaled conditional support pending progress. Ukraine's leadership says the talks reinforce its European future.