Historical Events tagged with "OSCE"

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Politics & Government

Budapest Memorandum Strengthens Nuclear Non-Proliferation

December 5th, 1994 30 years ago

The Budapest Memorandum was signed in Hungary, involving key nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia. This agreement provided security assurances to Ukraine regarding its territorial integrity and sovereignty in exchange for giving up nuclear weapons. The memorandum aimed to facilitate Ukraine's nuclear disarmament after the Soviet Union's dissolution, ensuring that Ukraine would receive support and assurances from these signatory states. The signing took place during an OSCE conference, symbolizing a commitment to maintain peace and security in Eastern Europe.

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