# Hungary blocks next steps in Ukraine, Moldova EU accession talks

https://mins.news/en/item/108161

- TASS, 2026-10-20 16:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2204863

> Hungary vetoed further procedural steps in negotiations on Ukraine and Moldova joining the EU, without giving a reason, diplomatic sources said. EU officials expect the remaining negotiation clusters to open formally in December. Prime Minister Peter Magyar opposes fast-tracking Ukraine’s accession and says it cannot join while at war with Russia.

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