In a surprise move, the European Union has decided to open membership negotiations with Ukraine - a decision its President is hailing as a major victory.
But hours earlier, Vladimir Putin doubled down on his commitment to the war, telling a marathon news conference there will only be peace when Russia achieves its goals.
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