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13.11.2008, 01:10
The US has once again expressed strong support for Ukraine's membership in NATO. Washington is pushing the issue forward at a meeting of the alliance's defence ministers in Estonia. It appears though, there are sharp divisions in the organisation, with Fr
29.11.2008, 03:14
Dmitry Medvedev has welcomed a decision by the U.S. not to push for Georgia and Ukraine`s entry into NATO using the alliance`s so-called membership action plan (MAP). The Russian President said he was “glad” that “common sense prevailed&
30.11.2008, 11:33
This week we discuss Georgia’s and Ukraine’s prospects for joining NATO and whether they need the much-discussed Membership Action Plan to gain entry to the alliance.
01.12.2008, 18:28
Ukraine and Georgia will eventually join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, but they have a “long road” ahead to meet the entry criteria, says US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, according to AFP reports.
03.12.2008, 22:41
Moscow says it is ready to resume dialogue with NATO, as the alliance considers holding an informal meeting of the NATO-Russia council. Meanwhile, NATO has declined to offer Kiev and Tbilisi membership action plans, but will provide support.
03.12.2008, 13:07
The current US administration has strongly supported NATO membership for the two former countries but the issue has caused debate within the organisation with other members not so keen on the idea.
07.12.2008, 10:52
Ukraine and Georgia will not be invited to join NATO until they carry out military and democratic reforms. Earlier this week, Washington said there would be no shortcuts for either of the countries. The move has been welcomed by Russia which opposes its n
Published: 01 December, 2008, 18:34
The US suggestion that Kiev could bypass NATO'S membership rules and join the alliance anyway has shocked the world's diplomatic community. Freelance writer Alexey Sazonov reports for RT on what's behind the surprise move.
