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Don’t Worry, Ukraine Won’t Go Nuclear -- Michael Crowley, Time
Ukraine once had a massive nuclear arsenal. But despite calls in Kiev to develop a nuclear deterrent against Vladimir Putin's Russia, the idea is far-fetched. Building a bomb would be incredibly difficult and contradicts the country's long nonproliferation record
As Russia helps itself to Crimea, some Ukrainians are wishing they had a nuclear deterrent against Vladimir Putin’s territorial ambitions. Ukraine had a vast nuclear arsenal once, after all, which it gave up 20 years ago.
Now the country may be second-guessing that decision—and even contemplating whether to reverse it.
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My Comment: I concur with this analysis .... going nuclear is a sentiment that most Ukrainians are against. And for those who may push it .... they are always reminded by their countrymen of what happened at Chernobyl.
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