Ukraine Questions 1994 Nuclear Disarmament Amid Security Concerns

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Ukraine Questions 1994 Nuclear Disarmament Amid Security Concerns
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Ukraine is reflecting on its 1994 decision to relinquish its nuclear weapons in exchange for security assurances from major powers, amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The Budapest Memorandum, which promised Ukraine's security, is now seen as inadequate, prompting discussions on alternative security measures, including potential NATO membership. Some in Ukraine are even reconsidering the nuclear option, though it's not currently on the agenda. The situation underscores the challenges Ukraine faces in securing reliable international support against Russian aggression.

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