Do we really want the world to think it is foolish to trust us?While I agree that it is not in our best interest to get directly involved, the US at the time should not have offered to "protect" them if they agree to give up their nuclear weapons. Because of this situation, the Ukrainians feel betrayed. We had no business doing that but it was done. It was foolish for us to do that and it was naive for them to agree to go through with the disarmament.
Our politicians have no problem dividing & stealing from us but they have no desire to stand by our word. Lovely.