NATO news, Poroshenko: Obama refused Ukraine in the status of non-NATO allies

NATO news, Poroshenko: Obama refused Ukraine in the status of non-NATO allies

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Ukraine news today, Ukrainian President obtained the agreement of Washington to provide Ukraine with additional military aid, but did not receive the promise of transfer of American combat arms

Ukraine today, WASHINGTON, Sept. 19. Kiev is seeking from Washington granting the status of a special strategic partner in the field of defense. The president of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said in an interview with CNN released on Thursday.

“We are working on a special status in terms of partnership with the United States in strategic and defense sectors – said Poroshenko. – I think it would be more effective.”

He acknowledged that Washington is not ready to give Ukraine the status of major non-NATO ally of the United States, as previously requested Kiev. “President Obama replied:” No “- said Poroshenko. – He said that the level of cooperation between the United States and Ukraine in the sphere of defense and security is much higher than that which corresponds to the co-operation with major non-NATO allies, who, for example, is from Argentina. “

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