NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (L) and Latvian Chief of Defence Raimonds Graube observe life fire excercise during his visit at Adazi Military base in Latvia on Nov. 21. AFP

Former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma believes Ukraine should be realistic about its capabilities and should come close to meeting the standards of the EU and NATO before speaking about membership in these structures.

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EU, NATO currently don't see Ukraine as their member - Kuchma