Sorry, but the US never guaranteed a protection. Only consultation with Russia if needed.
From wiki:
Respect Ukrainian independence and sovereignty within its existing borders.
Refrain from the threat or use of force against Ukraine.
Refrain from using economic pressure on Ukraine in order to influence its politics.
Seek United Nations Security Council action if nuclear weapons are used against Ukraine.
Refrain from the use of nuclear arms against Ukraine.
Consult with one another if questions arise regarding these commitments.
EDIT (March 02):
Many people asked for the document itself, instead of a wiki quote, here you go:
http://www.ppnn.soton.ac.uk/bb2/Bb2secK.pdf - here is the "Programme for Promoting Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Security Assurances" document. Ukrainian memorandum part is on page K-6.
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Sorry, but the US never guaranteed a protection. Only consultation with Russia if needed.
From wiki:
EDIT (March 02): Many people asked for the document itself, instead of a wiki quote, here you go: http://www.ppnn.soton.ac.uk/bb2/Bb2secK.pdf - here is the "Programme for Promoting Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Security Assurances" document. Ukrainian memorandum part is on page K-6.
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