In 1994, Ukraine relinquished its 1,900 nuclear warheads to the US, Russia, and UK, receiving security guarantees in return. This agreement made Ukraine a non-nuclear state under the 1968 Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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However, what's alarming is that last year, NATO declined Ukraine's request to join after conditioning it on Ukraine giving up its weapons again. Zelensky refused, citing the country's need for self-defense.
Zelensky has every reason to be skeptical about Putin's word on a ceasefire, given his track record of breaking agreements and violating peace deals. Putin has consistently demonstrated a lack of reliability, having signed multiple ceasefires and agreements with Ukraine, only to renege on them.
This pattern of behavior is alarming, and it's essential for Ukraine to secure proper security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack. As you've noted, Putin has been known to lie and go back on his words, even denying previous statements about Ukraine's independence
For instance, Putin initially acknowledged Ukraine's independence and claimed the conflict wasn't about territory, only to later contradict himself by annexing Crimea and supporting separatist movements in eastern Ukraine. This kind of duplicity erodes trust and
underscores the need for caution when dealing with Putin's proposals.
In light of these concerns, Zelensky's skepticism about Putin's ceasefire offer is more than justified. It's crucial for Ukraine to approach any negotiations with caution and ensure that any agreements reached are robust,
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For instance, Putin initially acknowledged Ukraine's independence and claimed the conflict wasn't about territory, only to later contradict himself by annexing Crimea and supporting separatist movements in eastern Ukraine. This kind of duplicity erodes trust and
In light of these concerns, Zelensky's skepticism about Putin's ceasefire offer is more than justified. It's crucial for Ukraine to approach any negotiations with caution and ensure that any agreements reached are robust,