Did the USSR Ever Truly Dissolve? Legal Experts Reignite the Debate

The Legal Status of the USSR: An Ongoing Debate A recent video circulating online reignites the complex legal debate surrounding the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Experts interviewed in the video argue that the collapse of the USSR in 1991 was not a legally sound process, and that the USSR technically still exists under international law. Their argument centers around the Belovezh Accords, signed on December 8, 1991, which declared the USSR's dissolution. The experts claim that this act was not legally binding, as it was not ratified by the proper authorities. "The Belovezh Accords were signed on the eve of a new union treaty," one expert explains, "and the subsequent ratification by the Supreme Soviets of the RSFSR, Ukrainian SSR, and Byelorussian SSR was outside their legal competence." This perspective challenges the widely accepted narrative of the USSR's demise and raises questions about the legal implications for successor states. The video highlights the ongoing significance of understanding the complex legal framework surrounding the USSR's dissolution and its continuing relevance to current geopolitical realities. Further investigation is needed to fully assess the validity of these claims, but the discussion underscores the need for a thorough re-examination of this historical event.