EU Council President Costa says we can expect significant progress in Ukraine's accession path to the EU in the foreseeable future

The statement from EU Council President Costa suggests a potential acceleration in Ukraine's EU accession process, which could have implications for regional stability and EU expansion.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 24 Feb 2026, 15:46 UTCOn the live feed at 15:26 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This is likely to be viewed positively by markets, as it emphasizes a stronger commitment to integrating Ukraine, potentially affecting investment and geopolitical risk assessments in the region.

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