The intention to return to Ukraine the status of nuclear powers are merely a pretext under which the U.S. has an opportunity to place on its territory nuclear weapons, says the head of the Academy of geopolitical issues (Russia), doctor of military Sciences Konstantin Sivkov.

After the destruction of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a stockpile of nuclear weapons, but in 1993, the country has not wanted from him, having joined the Budapest Treaty. In exchange, Russia, USA and UK have provided security guarantees.

A week ago, on the back of continued confrontation in the South-East of the country, MPs from the party of radical nationalists " Freedom " has made an offer to return to Ukraine the status of a nuclear state.

" About a nuclear state can say, if Ukraine has neither the capacity nor the scientific schools, nor, finally, the technologies for the production of nuclear weapons? Not even the basic raw materials. The answer is obvious: there will host us nuclear weapons, " Sivkov said at a press conference in the Last news .

The US accuses Russian Federation in violation of the agreement On the destruction of intermediate-and short-range, however, according to the expert, are themselves heedless of the provisions of international treaties.

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