EU to move forward with negotiations over Ukraine's membership - report

EU leaders at a Cyprus summit agreed that the first negotiations for Ukraine’s accession to the bloc could begin in the coming weeks and months, according to Bloomberg citing an EU official. The move — described as progress following recent developments involving Hungary’s prime minister — represents a political step toward enlargement that could influence European sentiment and asset flows. Market implications may include upward pressure on Europe-focused indices and ETFs (Europe 50 and regionally exposed funds) and potential sector interest in defense and geopolitical-sensitive names, though the article itself is reportive and presents no immediate market data.