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Ukraine says foreign policy goal now is Nato membership in move sure to anger Russia


Ukraine’s parliament set Nato membership as a key foreign-policy goal, replacing the non-aligned status adopted by ousted Kremlin-backed President Viktor Yanukovych in a move that’s likely to further sour relations with Russia.
A bill submitted by the ruling coalition was backed by 276 lawmakers in the 450-seat legislature Thursday in Kiev, the capital. President Petro Poroshenko wants to meet Nato entry requirements by 2020 and has promised to hold a referendum on joining.

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Source: South China Morning Post

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