After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a significant nuclear stockpile. However, due to financial burdens and geopolitical risks, Ukraine decided to relinquish these nuclear weapons. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum was supposed to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, but they proved to be unreliable when Russia annexed Crimea and supported separatists in Ukraine. The current Russia-Ukraine conflict serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities Ukraine faces without nuclear deterrence. This situation underscores the importance of national security and the need for reliable security guarantees in the region. The aftermath of Ukraine’s decision to give up nuclear weapons continues to shape geopolitical dynamics in Eastern Europe. The international community closely watches the developments in Ukraine as tensions with Russia remain high. The impact of Ukraine’s nuclear disarmament is a topic of debate among policymakers and analysts. The events unfolding in Ukraine serve as a cautionary tale for other countries considering similar decisions regarding their nuclear capabilities. The repercussions of Ukraine’s disarmament are felt not only at the regional level but also globally. The complexities of international relations and the delicate balance of power in the region are on full display as Ukraine navigates its security challenges without the buffer of nuclear weapons.