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Letting Ukraine into the EU will reinforce, not undermine, Europe's security | Piotr Buras and Engjellushe Morina

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, raising concerns that Russia may be winning.

The summit of EU leaders in December could be the most consequential in the bloc's recent history. [ more ]

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Letting Ukraine into the EU will reinforce, not undermine, Europe's security | Piotr Buras and Engjellushe Morina

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, raising concerns that Russia may be winning.

The summit of EU leaders in December could be the most consequential in the bloc's recent history. [ more ]

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European Union members should open talks with Bosnia on joining, the EU's executive branch says

EU to recommend opening membership talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina

Efforts to lure Western Balkan countries away from Russian influence [ more ]

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EU to recommend membership talks with Bosnia: von der Leyen DW 03/12/2024

EU recommends accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina

EU seeks to reduce Russian influence in Western Balkan countries [ more ]

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EU officials urge Bosnia to press ahead with reform in order to start accession negotiations

European Commission chief and prime ministers urge Bosnia to continue reforms and start EU accession negotiations

Bosnia must do more to win a positive recommendation from the European Commission [ more ]

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Germany urges EU expansion to counter Russia's influence DW 03/04/2024

German Foreign Minister warns against Russian influence in the Western Balkans and emphasizes the importance of helping these countries join the EU. [ more ]

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Speed up the accession process, Ukraine tells the EU

EU Council will decide on whether to start accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova

Ukraine's foreign minister urges for quicker accession process for candidate countries in Western Balkans [ more ]

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Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken's agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Secretary of State Blinken is shifting his focus to Ukraine, NATO, and the Western Balkans after dealing with the Gaza crisis.

The NATO meeting in Brussels will address Ukraine's defense against Russia, tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, and the situation in the Western Balkans. [ more ]

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Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Secretary of State Antony Blinken shifts focus to Ukraine, NATO, and the Western Balkans after dealing with Israel-Hamas conflict.

Blinken will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's defense against Russia, tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, and NATO's 75th anniversary.

NATO may increase military presence in the Western Balkans to prevent conflict between Serbia and Kosovo. [ more ]

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NATO chief commits to Bosnia's territorial integrity

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg vows to preserve peace in the Western Balkans and may increase deployment in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

NATO expresses concern over foreign interference, particularly from Russia, in the Balkans region.

There are fears that Russia is trying to destabilize Bosnia and the region, which hampers reform and threatens stability. [ more ]

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Ukrainian Military Says Soldiers Killed In Special Operation In Occupied Kherson

Zelenskiy emphasized unity among Western Balkan countries and sought continued military and financial aid.

Interest in building cooperation with Balkan countries' defense industries due to ammunition shortage. [ more ]

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