Yushchenko Eyes NATO

Sep. 23, 2009

NEW YORK — Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said he is optimistic that his country will join NATO, declaring the tide of public opinion in his country is swinging in favor of membership in the Western military alliance.

Yushchenko, who faces a tough re-election fight in January, also disputed reports that only about 5 percent of Ukrainians support his re-election in January, saying his poll numbers show about 10 percent backing with the number rising.

The embattled Ukrainian leader spoke Monday shortly after arriving in New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

(AP)

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