After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Ukraine found itself in possession of a substantial nuclear arsenal. However, the financial constraints and geopolitical uncertainties prompted Ukraine to voluntarily surrender its nuclear weapons. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum was supposed to provide security assurances to Ukraine, but these guarantees were called into question when Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatist movements within Ukraine. The current conflict between Russia and Ukraine underscores the vulnerabilities faced by Ukraine in the absence of a nuclear deterrent. The decision to give up its nuclear weapons has left Ukraine exposed to external threats, making it imperative for the country to seek alternative security measures.