For those saying Ukraine was dumb for giving up nukes. Even if they kept them, they couldn't use much less maintain them due to how expensive it is. Ukraine at the time was a very broke country with basically no economy. It needed all the economic aid they could get which came from the Budapest Memorandum.
Security guarantees were never fully written in agreement, just oral promises. (Politicians keeping their word omegalul)
roirraWedorehT on March 4th, 2025 at 16:11 UTC »
Not only that, but I believe it was agreed that Russia and the United States would come to Ukraine's defense if need be.
Edit: Calling attention to the fact I said "I believe". I am not claiming it as fact. Some others have said that part was a verbal agreement.
And either way, yes, it's the right thing to do, to help Ukraine, and it's short sighted not to help them.
Aggravating_Money992 on March 4th, 2025 at 16:16 UTC »
It's so painful to see. Almost 30 years later and Russia is still invading Ukraine. I hope this comes to an end as soon as possible.
WaterMel0n05 on March 4th, 2025 at 16:38 UTC »
For those saying Ukraine was dumb for giving up nukes. Even if they kept them, they couldn't use much less maintain them due to how expensive it is. Ukraine at the time was a very broke country with basically no economy. It needed all the economic aid they could get which came from the Budapest Memorandum.
Security guarantees were never fully written in agreement, just oral promises. (Politicians keeping their word omegalul)