Ukraine-NATO partnership in a time of crisis

Sandwiched between Russia to the east and an expanding NATO to the west, Ukraine's relations with NATO are closely interlinked with the country's ties to Russia – and Russia's relations with NATO. Ukraine's NATO aspirations remain a key sticking point in this tense geopolitical situation.

Author: Naja Bentzen

• Primary Source

NATO: Topics: NATO’s relations with Ukraine http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/topics_37750.htm

ESO: Background information: How to Fill Ukraine’s Security Vacuum http://www.europeansources.info/record/how-to-fill-ukraines-security-vacuum/

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