An important event in Ukraine is the meeting of the North Atlantic Council on October 31, that is, meeting of ambassadors of NATO member countries. The President of Ukraine will have an appropriate format for participation, Zhovkva informed.

Earlier, US Charg d'Affaires in Ukraine William Taylor said that ending the Russian aggression would simplify Ukraines entry into NATO.

Taylor noted that NATO is well aware of Ukraines desire to become a member of the alliance, and military exercises are part of this goal.

Tthis year in July the annual Ukrainian-American Sea Breeze - 2019 exercises were held in Odesa. Traditionally, they took place at sea, on land, in the air and under water.

Taylor added that Russian aggression and military presence are the major obstacle for Ukraine and Georgia's NATO membership.

"Of course, the NATO does not want the new members that increase chances of a collision with Russia. However, the Washington Treaty says that any European country can file an appeal for membership - even the countries that face challenges. It would be nice if Russians left South Ossetia, Abkhazia, Crimea or Donbas; it would make the joining proceess easier", Taylor said.

At that, he remembered the NATO Summit in Bucharest in 2008; back then, one of the key messages was that Ukraine and Georgia would surely become the Alliance members in the future.

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