Even if Kiev will probably have to wait for membership in the Atlantic Alliance, protection from Russia will ultimately only be available within the alliance.
NATO: Neutrality is no longer an option for Ukraine
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Even if Kiev will probably have to wait for membership in the Atlantic Alliance, protection from Russia will ultimately only be available within the alliance.