Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed the need for NATO membership to avoid relying on nuclear weapons for protection, following the disarmament of Kyiv by former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Zelensky emphasized the importance of alliances like NATO over nuclear weapons for Ukraine’s security, while clarifying that Kyiv is not pursuing nuclear weapons. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum, where Ukraine surrendered nuclear warheads in exchange for security assurances, has come under scrutiny following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and invasion of Ukraine.
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Trump, Musk move to oust some EPA staff in Great Lakes region
For over two years, EPA officials from Chicago have been assisting a white Ohio village affected by a hazardous chemical spill, with VP JD Vance promising to complete the cleanup. Meanwhile, the Trump/Vance administration is aiming to eliminate 20% of the Chicago staff, impacting enforcement of environmental laws and support for disadvantaged communities. Despite promises to protect clean air and water, the administration's actions indicate a pattern of weakening environmental protections and prioritizing industry interests...
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