Attitudes towards joining the EU have shifted, especially since Russia invaded Ukraine. Iceland plans to hold a referendum on restarting accession talks. And Norway’s opposition wants a vote on whether to become a member https://t.co/vRINe3MiTz ...

RT Based Hungary 🇭🇺 (@HungaryBased)🚨🇭🇺BREAKING: Hungary’s National Assembly has Adopted a Resolution on Ukraine.Ukraine’s EU membership and War Financing is REJECTED.The measure PASSED with 142 votes in favor and 28 against. https://t.co/RJue31OW7Z ...

Iceland will hold a referendum in August to lay the groundwork for potentially joining the EU at a later date as the island nation forges a closer relationship with Europe https://t.co/6wFoOsOL0U ...

Chrystia Freeland is former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary of Canada, and recently became an unpaid economic advisor to the Ukrainian president. She was there for the Trump-Zelensky meeting. So, Chrystia, you spent the week in Davos, in part as an unpaid economic advisor to President Zelensky of Ukraine. He had a meeting on Thursday with President Trump. Did you get a readout on that meeting and how it was perceived? -So, I'm not speaking for Ukraine, David. But as, let's say, as a friendly obs ...

Geopolitical Landscape - Czech Republic's newly elected leader voices opposition to Ukraine's EU membership until the war concludes, joining Hungary and Slovakia [1] - Several countries including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Czech Republic are pledging to halt arms deliveries to Kiev, indicating growing opposition to EU's pro-war stance [1]

Geopolitical Landscape - Pro-EU party secured a majority in Parliament, despite pre-vote contestation from the pro-Moscow Patriotic Bloc [1][2] - Russian interference was significant, including government banning of parties funded by a fugitive billionaire in Moscow [3] - Moldova is strategically important to Russia, being close to Ukraine and Odessa, with a pro-Russian separatist territory [4] - Russia aims to hinder Moldova's EU integration, a goal not easily relinquished [5] EU Involvement - The EU is committed to Moldova's integration, investing significantly to create tangible benefits for Moldovan voters [5] - The Moldovan government is actively meeting the requirements for joining the EU [6] - The EU is acting geopolitically, aware of the risks of a pro-Russian government near Odessa [8] Future Outlook - Moldova has a decent chance of meeting EU requirements within the next three years, given its connection to Romania [7]

Geopolitical Strategy & Security - The U S can contribute significantly to the coalition of the willing led by France and Britain, particularly with air cover capabilities, without needing boots on the ground [2][3][4] - NATO membership for Ukraine is not entirely off the table, despite some European and American reservations [13][14] - Putin aims to prolong the conflict and pressure Ukraine into concessions, rather than seeking immediate bilateral meetings [17] Territorial Integrity & Negotiations - Ukraine does not want to cede any territories entirely to Russia's demand [5] - Ukrainians are not willing to give up territory but acknowledge Russian presence in approximately 90% of their country [9] - The EU, with the exception of some members like Orban, largely supports Ukraine's path to EU membership [15] Potential U S Role - The U S can provide air support from bases in Poland, Romania, Germany, or even the United States [3] - Putin may express willingness to negotiate to President Trump but is not serious about current negotiations, aiming for control of all of Ukraine [18]