I think this is misinformation. Here are the provisions of the memorandum. There is nothing there about "security guarantees" that anyone has violated except Ru

I think this is misinformation. Here are the provisions of the memorandum. There is nothing there about "security guarantees" that anyone has violated except Russia. 1. "[T]o respect the independence and sovereignty and the existing borders of Ukraine." Only Russia seems to have violated that one. 2. To "reaffirm their obligation to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of Ukraine, and that none of their weapons will ever be used against Ukraine except in self-defence or otherwise in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations." Same. The only one breaking this promise is Russia. 3. "[T]o refrain from economic coercion designed to subordinate to their own interest the exercise by Ukraine of the rights inherent in its sovereignty and thus to secure advantages of any kind." Haven't seen anyone claim that any party has violated this one. 4. "[T]o seek immediate United Nations Security Council action to provide assistance to Ukraine." Again, I think only Russia has broken this promise. 5. "[N]ot to use nuclear weapons against any non-nuclear weapon State party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons." So far so good. 6. To "consult in the event a situation arises that raises a question concerning these commitments." OK. Read the memorandum for yourself if you think I'm quoting selectively. It's short.: https://web.archive.org/web/20170312052208/http://www.cfr.org/nonproliferation-arms-control-and-disarmament/budapest-memorandums-security-assurances-1994/p32484 https://web.archive.org/web/20170312052208/http://www.cfr.or...