In 1991, Ukraine suddenly became the world’s third-largest nuclear power — with more nukes than China, France, or the U.K. But just three years later, it gave them all up under the Budapest Memorandum, trusting global powers to protect its sovereignty.
Fast-forward to 2014 and 2022 — Russia invades. Many now ask: Did Ukraine make a huge mistake giving up its nukes?
In this video, we explore the history, politics, and “what ifs” behind one of the most controversial decisions in modern history.
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