Ukraine's Defence Minister Olekseii Reznikov says his country has become a "de facto" member of the western military alliance NATO.
Reznikov made the comments in an interview with the BBC, also saying he was sure Ukraine would receive long-requested western weapons including tanks.
Rosie Birchard reports Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.
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