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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- Zelenskyy on Budapest Memorandum: Not a single day did this document work Ukrainska Pravda
- 30 years ago today, Ukraine traded nuclear arms for security assurances, a decision that still haunts Kyiv today Kyiv Independent
- On its 30th anniversary, Ukraine calls 1994 Budapest Memorandum ‘a monument to short-sightedness’ VOA Asia
- Ukraine calls on partners to review legality of Russia's membership in UN Ukrinform
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