30th Anniversary of the USSR's Collapse: Ukraine Ruined Chances for a Viable CIS, Archives Reveal

As the world watched with baited breath the death throes of the Soviet Union 30 years ago, Western governments were pondering whether to quickly recognize the new states emerging from the bosom of the USSR, or wait until they prove themselves as responsible international actors.

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