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Ukraine's Disarmament: A Costly Mistake for Global Security

6/22/2025

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In the 1990s, the U.S. focused on disarming Ukraine's nuclear arsenal while trying to thwart North Korea's ambitions. Ukraine's disarmament is now viewed as a grave error, leaving it exposed to Russian aggression. Meanwhile, the failure to contain North Korea has allowed it to rise as a significant nuclear threat, endangering global security.

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In the 1990s, the U.S. focused on disarming Ukraine's nuclear arsenal while trying to thwart North Korea's ambitions. Ukraine's disarmament is now viewed as a grave error, leaving it exposed to Russian aggression. Meanwhile, the failure to contain North Korea has allowed it to rise as a significant nuclear threat, endangering global security.