History As It Happens: When Ukraine gave up its nukes
Ukraine voluntarily ceded its nuclear inheritance after the collapse of the Soviet Union, hoping its decision to disarm would lead to security guarantees. It didn't work out that way.
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Ukraine voluntarily ceded its nuclear inheritance after the collapse of the Soviet Union, hoping its decision to disarm would lead to security guarantees. It didn't work out that way.
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