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Ukraine's EU Aspirations Hinge on Democracy Amid War

11/9/2025

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Zelenskyy Critiques EU Membership

Ukraine's bid to join the European Union faces significant challenges amid ongoing war and internal issues.
A commission report raises concerns about Ukraine's commitment to anti-corruption, citing political pressure on activists and limited judicial independence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking Ukraine's EU membership, while the EU enlargement chief says joining by 2030 remains possible if democratic values are upheld.

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Vucic Faces Protests

The European Commission's progress report criticizes Serbia for political polarization and high-level corruption amid protests after a deadly railway station collapse.
About 100,000 demonstrators marked the tragedy's anniversary, demanding President Aleksandar Vucic's resignation.
President Aleksandar Vucic's comments about selling ammunition to the European Union, potentially reaching Ukraine, prompted Russia to seek clarification.
Serbia has pursued European Union membership since 2009 but remains the only European nation not to sanction Russia.

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Zelenskyy Critiques EU Membership

Ukraine's bid to join the European Union faces significant challenges amid ongoing war and internal issues.
A commission report raises concerns about Ukraine's commitment to anti-corruption, citing political pressure on activists and limited judicial independence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking Ukraine's EU membership, while the EU enlargement chief says joining by 2030 remains possible if democratic values are upheld.

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