Everything you need to know about the EU's first step towards making Ukraine's membership real

Everything you need to know about the EU's first step towards making Ukraine's membership real

The European Commission published a document on October 6 outlining the future of EU enlargement, making Ukraine's eventual accession a real possibility while highlighting the work required for both Kyiv and the bloc.

Officials warn that combining Ukraine's massive agricultural sector and reconstruction needs will require targeted arrangements to avoid a flash: the EU budget.

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