There Have Been Russian Attacks on the Ukrainian Capital With Reports Metres Away From Discuss the Impact
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Ukraine gave up ~1,900 nuclear warheads for Russian security pledges in 1994
The Budapest Memorandum had Ukraine surrender the world's 3rd-largest nuclear arsenal. Russia, a signatory, pledged to respect Ukraine's sovereignty — making today's attacks a direct violation of that 1994 agreement.
Russia has launched over 1,000 aerial attacks on Kyiv since 2022
Kyiv has faced missiles, Shahed drones & hypersonic strikes throughout the war. Even during ceasefire talks, attacks continue. Learn more at Wikipedia
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The US sanctioned Russian oil firms in 2024 to cut war funding.
In Jan. 2024, the US Treasury sanctioned Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas — major Russian state oil firms — to cut revenue fueling Russia's military. Reversing those sanctions now shifts accountability for continued attacks back to diplomacy.
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