EU officially launches Ukraine and Moldova accession process Kyiv sees EU accession as a security guarantee and alignment with Western values as it defends against Russian invasion.Share this: Iceland votes to reject EU accession talks: What happens next?DateAugust 30, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraEU agrees launch of accession process for Ukraine and MoldovaDateJune 12, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIceland rejects EU-accession talks plan in referendumDateAugust 30, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera