Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have increased during the past year partly as a result of a move by Ukrainian leaders to join NATO's Membership Action Plan, a step that has drawn strong Russian opposition. But as VOA's Peter Fedynsky reports, Ru

发表于:2019-01-06 / 阅读(42) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(十一月)

By Andre de Nesnera Washington 28 March 2008 When heads of state and government from the 26-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meet in Bucharest, Romania next week, one of the key issues will be expanding the alliance to bring in new me

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Despite long-standing opposition to NATO, Russia cooperated with the Western defense alliance on a number of military, political and humanitarian projects. But Russia says it feels threatened by NATO's eastward expansion and the prospect of possible

发表于:2019-01-13 / 阅读(46) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(八月)

By Al Pessin Washington 06 February 2008 The top NATO commander in Afghanistan is disputing claims that the Taliban is experiencing a resurgence and that the recent increase in violence proves it. The commander also says the number of foreign forces

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By Paula Wolfson Bucharest 02 April 2008 NATO leaders have devised a plan to bolster alliance forces in parts of Afghanistan where the threat of combat is high. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports it was one of the first signs of consensus to emerge from the

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By Paula Wolfson Zagreb, Croatia 04 April 2008 NATO leaders wrapped up their summit in Bucharest, Romania with a closed-door meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports participants say there were no breakthroughs but t

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