UkrainePublished: 13 June 2026 at 00:16

EU opens accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova; Kyiv confirms strikes on Tatarstan refineries

The EU has formally launched the first cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, ending years of delays, while Ukraine confirmed attacks on two oil refineries and a rocket-fuel rubber plant in Tatarstan.

The European Union has officially opened the first cluster of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, bringing an end to years of delays and vetoes. This step marks a significant milestone in the two countries' path toward membership.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities confirmed successful strikes on two oil refineries in Russia's Tatarstan region, as well as a facility producing rubber for rocket fuel. Details on the extent of the damage have not yet been disclosed.

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