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Ukraine's nuclear disarmament, once praised, is now seen as a mistake after Russia's invasion, fueling calls for stronger security guarantees.
In southern Ukraine, the Museum of the Strategic Missile Forces occupies a former Soviet missile site, symbolizing Ukraine’s 1994 decision to give up its inherited nuclear arsenal under the Budapest Memorandum.
Once the world’s third-largest nuclear power, Ukraine dismantled its weapons in exchange for security guarantees from the U.S., UK, and Russia.
Many Ukrainians now view that choice as a grave mistake, believing nuclear deterrence might have prevented Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Visitors, including veterans and diplomats, express anger and regret, citing broken promises.
The museum, with its preserved silos and Cold War relics, underscores a growing demand for binding security assurances in any future peace deal.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has publicly expressed regret over the agreement.
El desarme nuclear de Ucrania, una vez elogiado, ahora es visto como un error después de la invasión de Rusia, alimentando los llamados a mayores garantías de seguridad.