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Frank-Walter Steinmeier, head of the German Foreign Ministry in an interview with the weekly “Der Spiegel” stated that he saw no real opportunity to Ukraine could be a member of NATO or the EU.
– When it comes to the issue of the Alliance, it shall continue to apply what I said a few months ago: I see the possibility of partnership relations between Ukraine and NATO, but I do not see the possibility of membership – Steinmeier said.
“Der Spiegel “resembles that of the American Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Friday that Washington has nothing against the pursuit of Ukraine into NATO. – Our policy is to maintain an open door, “- said the spokesman.
In contrast, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said earlier that if Kiev decides to change his status of a neutral state, the question will guarantee that Ukraine will not enter to NATO. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in turn that the abandonment of neutrality would Kiev “course to solve power” in the Donbas.
Steinmeier said “Spieglowi” that the entry of Ukraine into the European Union is not yet realistic. Economic and political modernization of the country is a “task for generations,” – said the German politician. In his opinion, “do not make sense,” speculation about Ukraine’s membership in the EU in the distant future. He called for the authorities in Kiev to start the reform process.
German Foreign Minister: Ukraine can not yet be in NATO or the EU – Interia
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