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Trump has killed the American-led world order

The opinion piece notes the 1994 pledge to protect Ukraine in exchange for its nuclear arsenal; the author says Washington has now walked away from it.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Weekend Edition
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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA Washington Examiner opinion piece argues this week the United States joined Russia in dismembering Ukraine, despite both promising in nineteen ninety-four to protect it in exchange for its nuclear arsenal.

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