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The European Union and Ukraine agreed on October 16 to form a joint task force to accelerate justice and anti-corruption reforms tied to Ukraine's EU accession, with Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos calling it proof of commitment to Ukraine's membership path. The announcement followed Hungary's decision to stop blocking two accession clusters, though commentators noted Moldova could now overtake Ukraine in the membership race, with the European Commission suggesting accession talks could conclude as early as 2028. Zelensky urged the EU not to split Ukraine's and Moldova's membership bids apart.