After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a significant nuclear stockpile. Despite possessing these nuclear weapons, Ukraine decided to relinquish them due to financial burdens and geopolitical risks. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum promised security guarantees to Ukraine, however, these guarantees proved to be unreliable when Russia annexed Crimea and supported separatists in Ukraine. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by Ukraine without nuclear deterrence. The lack of a nuclear deterrent has left Ukraine exposed to external threats and has raised concerns about its security. The situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region and the challenges faced by Ukraine in safeguarding its sovereignty. As tensions continue to simmer in the region, the international community is closely monitoring the developments and assessing the implications of the conflict on global security. It remains to be seen how Ukraine navigates these challenges and what steps will be taken to ensure its security in the face of ongoing threats. The fallout from the conflict has far-reaching consequences not only for Ukraine but also for the broader international community.