Tania Stepul, a lifelong resident of Pervomaisk, reflects on living amidst missiles and soldiers, recalling the peace she felt during her childhood, unaware of the looming threats.
After Ukraine's independence, turning over its nuclear weapons for security guarantees from Russia and Western allies proved to be a significant misstep, according to Oleksi Melnik.
The Budapest Memorandum, which was meant to guarantee Ukraine's security after giving up its nuclear arsenal, has been interpreted by many Ukrainians as a broken promise from Western leaders.
Melnik argues that the refusal to allow Ukraine into NATO signals a betrayal by the West, echoing the deep frustrations felt by citizens who once trusted these commitments.
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