Such partnership was based not exclusively on military integration.

Countries wishing to join have to meet certain requirements and complete a multi-step process involving political dialogue and military integration.

"Russia wants political cooperation, but the west wants military integration," one diplomat said.

Will we put money and some military integration on the table or play Monopoly?

Within NATO this is seen as a prime example of what can be achieved in military integration.

In theory, an advanced degree of political and military integration should already exist.

Russia is not yet ready for full military integration with NATO.

At the same time, France's return to military integration strengthens Europe's position.

The treaty contained a number of agreements for joint cooperation in foreign policy, economic and military integration and exchange of student education.