Zelensky’s Fierce Call: Prison for the Budapest Memorandum Engineers
Why the Kremlin‑Siberia Walk‑in Clause Sparked a Rant
In a blazingly heated showdown, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskiy demanded that anyone who drafted the infamous Budapest Memorandum be sent straight to jail.
- In 1994, Ukraine swapped its nuclear arsenal for a promise of security—and that promise remains a controversial pitch‑fork.
- Now, the world’s all—“We’ll keep you safe, no nukes for you.”—but the nucleus of trust is still shaky.
“They Pushed Us Like a Herd of Squirrels”
Zelenskiy calls out the U.S. and Russia for squeezing Ukraine into a no‑nuke deal, as if the global platties had bottled the world’s “at‑home” safety into a single trust fund.
- “We were under the pressure of the U.S. and Russia to give them [the nuclear weapons] up.”
- “These two powers weren’t just being nice, they were exerting pressure.”
“Send the Inventors to the Lock‑up”
Zelenskiy states the time has come to lock up the real architects behind the memorandum.
- “Those people that invented this whole mess should go behind bars.”
Key Take‑aways for Readers
While Zelenskiy’s words roar, the deeper drama revolves around intense diplomatic dynamics that could shape global security in the long term.
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Beijing’s Firm Stand: No Nukes, No Problem
Why the Heat Is Ramping Up
Since the messy annexations of Crimea and Donbas, Kiev has been on the phone—sending three formal missives to every signatory of the Budapest Memorandum, demanding a return to decent diplomatic ground. Yet the response? A polite shrug.
What the Letters Say
- “Everyone should be in consultation.”
- “Every key player—U.S., U.K., Russia, France, China—needs to meet ASAP.”
- “Did anyone even show up?” – no.
- “Did anyone reply to the official letters?” – nope.
- All inked by diplomats, but no follow‑through.
Zelensky: “I’ll Keep My Own Hands on the Wheel”
In a chat with Lex Fridman (titled “No One’s Going to Call the Shots”), President Volodymyr Zelensky made it crystal clear: he’s not going to be a puppet.
He mused:
- “I’m a driven bloke who refuses to bow down.”
- “I live by the rulebook—you know, laws that keep the world from spiralling.”
- “The same rule‑book applies to any sovereign state.”
- “Back when I sat across from President Trump, I told him—same message.”
And the nuclear angle? He said it’s a no‑go. “If you want to influence me with money or power, that’s one thing—what we’ve seen in politics worldwide. But no impromptu nukes allowed.”
Beijing’s Warning All About the Stakes
China takes a firm line: a nuclear strike against Ukraine would trigger a global crisis no one can afford. The message is simple and generous—a last chance to keep the world off the brink.
Quick Takeaway
Rule of thumb: No nukes if you want a future you can safely get into.
Keep Smiling, Stay Secure
In the end, it’s a reminder that global politics might be a circus, but the stakes are very, very real. We hope the world gets the memo before the rings start rolling.
