The European Union agrees to officially open membership talks with Ukraine next week, even as fighting with Russia continues. Multiple outlets report that EU member states reach the decision during a meeting in Brussels, where ambassadors from the bloc’s 27 countries approve the launch of negotiations. The process is presented as a formal step toward Ukraine’s eventual EU membership, though no timeline for accession is specified. Coverage also notes that the decision is part of wider EU enlargement actions discussed at the same meeting, with reports indicating that membership talks are agreed not only for Ukraine but also for Moldova. Overall, the reporting is consistent that the EU’s move proceeds while the war remains ongoing, with the talks framed as the beginning of a structured process rather than an immediate membership decision.