“I am pleased to see that the North Atlantic Council has accepted Ukraine as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner. Ukraine’s status as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner is a recognition of the tremendous sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the Ukrainian armed forces in support of NATO operations and the dedication of the Ukrainian government to continue to make serious structural military reforms. I strongly support Ukraine’s NATO integration and eventual full partnership and I will continue to advocate on their behalf. ”
– U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) in a statement released on June 12, the day Ukraine was recognized as an Enhanced Opportunities Partner of NATO.