In March 1992, [[Ukraine]] formally established relations with [[NATO]] by joining the North Atlantic Cooperation Council (NACC). In 1993, Ukraine began its [[military]] cooperation with the [[United States]] and NATO. The most significant development in 1993 was the initiation of the U.S.-Ukraine State Partnership Program (SPP), established between the [[California]] [[National Guard]] and Ukraine. This program laid the groundwork for ongoing joint training, military exchanges, and exercises. The NACC's activities paved the way for the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program in 1994. | In March 1992, [[Ukraine]] formally established relations with [[NATO]] by joining the North Atlantic Cooperation Council (NACC). In 1993, Ukraine began its [[military]] cooperation with the [[United States]] and NATO. The most significant development in 1993 was the initiation of the U.S.-Ukraine State Partnership Program (SPP), established between the [[California]] [[National Guard]] and Ukraine. This program laid the groundwork for ongoing joint training, military exchanges, and exercises. The NACC's activities paved the way for the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program in 1994. |