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Also, the U.S. and UK PROMISED Ukraine that we would defend it against Russian aggression if it gave up its nukes.

Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances

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Minsk agreements gave the eastern provinces independence or sovereign status without leaving Ukraine- the Ukies violated that agreement and started bombing the Ethnic Russian territory. THAT was the start of this war. Do note the Azov Neo Nazi units were responsible for shelling the Donbass since 2014.