Putin's Strategic Win? Ukraine EU Accession Blocked, Costa Pushes Kyiv Toward EU Membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Council President Antonio Costa held a press conference in Uzhhorod on Thursday, reiterating Ukraine’s push for European Union membership despite Hungarian objections. Zelensky emphasized U.S. support, including from former President Donald Trump, while warning that some European nations’ inaction allows Russia to gain strategic advantage. Costa confirmed that Ukraine has met EU accession criteria and stressed that reforms must continue regardless of Hungarian resistance. Analysts note that the ongoing blockade benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin, who watches European divisions strengthen Moscow’s negotiating position and delay Ukraine’s EU integration. #ukraine #eu #zelensky #antonioCosta #hungaryblock #putin #russia #trumpsupport #europeanunion #ukraineeu #geopoliticalsecurity #economicsecurity #europe #euaccession #transcarpathia #orbanhungary #europeandivision #ukrainenews #eureforms #ukraineaccession#tnworld #timesnowworld #worldnews #internationalnews #timesnews #newsworld ​Subscribe now: http://bit.ly/3VHIl37 Times Now World is your definitive source for comprehensive global news and analysis. At Times Now World, we bring you breaking news and real-time updates on US news, US elections, Trump, Biden, Putin, Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, Gaza, China-Taiwan tensions, Hungary news, NATO updates, and EU developments. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of politics, economics, and current affairs, exclusively on Times Now World. Explore diverse perspectives and expert insights on international relations, technology, and more, all on Times Now World. Engage with dynamic discussions on global issues, including NATO news and EU updates, on Times Now World. Follow compelling stories and impactful reports on Times Now World. Discover the pulse of international affairs with Times Now World's extensive coverage of global events.