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Zelenskiy Pushes for EU Membership Amid Hungarian Opposition
3/3/2026
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- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine will finalize technical preparations for European Union (EU) accession within days.
- He urged EU partners to set a firm date for Ukraine's membership.
- Ukraine became an EU candidate in February 2022.
- Progress has stalled due to Hungary's opposition.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked approvals and criticized Ukraine over oil supply issues.
