A treaty signed in 1994 by the US and Britain could pull both countries into a war to protect Ukraine if Putin’s troops intervene.
The Budapest Memorandum was signed by Bill Clinton, John Major, Boris Yeltsin and Leonid Kuchma – the then-rulers of the USA, UK, Russia and Ukraine – as part of the denuclearization of former Soviet republics after the dissolution of the Soviet Union
Technically it means that if Russia has invaded Ukraine then it would be difficult for the US and Britain to avoid going to war.
Sir Tony Brenton, who served as British Ambassador from 2004 to 2008, said that war could be an option ‘if we do conclude the [Budapest] Memorandum is legally binding.’
It promises to protect Ukraine’s borders, in return for Ukraine giving up its nuclear weapons.
Today Kiev has demanded the agreement is activated after insisting their borders had been violated.
Amazing how fast communism and radicalism spreads when we have an elected limp wristed POS aspiring dictator doing all he can to undermine the US.loomixguy said:In all seriousness, Mike...Ukraine will fall while Dear Leader fundraises. He's more flexible now.
No balls whatsoever. That's part of the "change" you know who voted for.
NATO was founded mainly to protect Europe from Soviet expansion in that Alliance with North America & Europe. There is separate Treaty the U.S. signed specifically to protect Ukraine from invasion should all the nuclear warheads left in Ukraine after the Cold War ended be disposed of.
Steve said:NATO was founded mainly to protect Europe from Soviet expansion in that Alliance with North America & Europe. There is separate Treaty the U.S. signed specifically to protect Ukraine from invasion should all the nuclear warheads left in Ukraine after the Cold War ended be disposed of.
I doubt we will do much beyond fundraising and some pointless sanctions..
but it will send a strong message to the world.. treaties are worthless..
I am sure Iran is getting the message..