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WASHINGTON – The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is committed to ensuring that a country like Ukraine can work to meet those standards required to join NATO, Acting Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip T. Reeker has said.

“In terms of NATO, I think you’re very aware that the Biden administration remains to – committed to ensuring that NATO’s door remains open to aspirants when they’re ready and able to meet the commitments and obligations,” he said at a briefing asked whether he thinks that the issue of Ukraine’s NATO membership all in the cards for discussion.

“We’re committed, certainly, to ensuring that a country like Ukraine can work to meet those standards,” Reeker said.

He recalled that Ukraine shall continue “to implement deep, comprehensive reforms.”