"Прижму Кучму к стене": документальный фильм ТСН рассекретил, как Москва и Вашингтон заставляли Украину отказаться от ядерки from

"I Will Pin Kuchma to the Wall": A TSN Documentary Reveals How Moscow and Washington Forced Ukraine to Give Up Its Nuclear Weapons

A New Documentary Sheds Light on Ukraine's Nuclear Past

A recent TSN documentary has uncovered classified information about the behind-the-scenes negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States that led to Ukraine's decision to give up its nuclear arsenal in 1994. The documentary, titled ""Прижму Кучму к стене"", reveals the pressure that was put on Ukraine by both Russia and the United States to give up its nuclear weapons.

Russia's Role in Ukraine's Nuclear Disarmament

Russia played a major role in convincing Ukraine to give up its nuclear weapons. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a significant number of nuclear weapons. However, Russia was concerned about the possibility of Ukraine using these weapons against Russia. As a result, Russia put pressure on Ukraine to give up its nuclear arsenal.

The United States' Role in Ukraine's Nuclear Disarmament

The United States also played a role in convincing Ukraine to give up its nuclear weapons. The US was concerned about the possibility of nuclear proliferation in the former Soviet Union. As a result, the US offered Ukraine economic and security guarantees in exchange for giving up its nuclear arsenal.

The Budapest Memorandum

In 1994, Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom signed the Budapest Memorandum. This memorandum guaranteed Ukraine's security and territorial integrity in exchange for giving up its nuclear arsenal. The memorandum also stated that the signatories would not use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine.

The Aftermath of Ukraine's Nuclear Disarmament

Since giving up its nuclear arsenal, Ukraine has become a non-nuclear state. Ukraine has also signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The NPT is an international treaty that prohibits the further spread of nuclear weapons.

The Significance of the TSN Documentary

The TSN documentary "Прижму Кучму к стене" is a significant contribution to the historical record of Ukraine's nuclear disarmament. The documentary sheds light on the complex negotiations that led to Ukraine's decision to give up its nuclear arsenal. The documentary also highlights the importance of the Budapest Memorandum in ensuring Ukraine's security and territorial integrity.