Ukraine called on Friday, Aug. 28 for full membership in NATO, its strongest plea yet for Western military help, after accusing Russia of sending in armored columns that have driven back its forces on behalf of pro-Moscow rebels.
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Al Jazeera America: Ukraine calls for full NATO membership
A Ukrainian serviceman walks on the frontline not far from the eastern Ukrainian city of Debaltseve, Donetsk oblast on Aug. 25, 2014.
