NATO Supports Ukraine’s Membership Bid, Conditionally
February 16, 2006
NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said if next month's elections are free and fair, Ukraine will improve its membership chances (file photo) (AFP)
NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer told reporters during a visit to the Polish capital, Warsaw, that the alliance hopes Ukraine's parliamentary elections next month "will be free and fair."
Scheffer indicated that the 26 March vote will play a role in Ukraine's possible acceptance into the organization.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yuriy Yekhanurov was also in Warsaw today for talks with Polish leaders.
(AP, AFP)