Budapest Document

The Budapest Document, also known as the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, is an international agreement signed in 1994. It involved countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia, providing security guarantees to Ukraine in exchange for giving up nuclear weapons. The document affirms respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and borders and commits to peaceful resolution of conflicts. It is meant to promote security and stability in Eastern Europe, though it is not a formal defense treaty. The Budapest Document emphasizes diplomatic solutions and non-aggression among signatory nations.