After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a significant nuclear stockpile. Despite possessing these nuclear weapons, Ukraine chose to disarm due to financial constraints and geopolitical concerns. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum offered security assurances to Ukraine, but these proved insufficient when Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatists in Ukraine. The current Russia-Ukraine conflict underscores the risks Ukraine faces without a nuclear deterrent. The vulnerabilities in Ukrainian security have been exposed, raising concerns about the country’s defense capabilities. The decision to give up nuclear weapons now appears to have left Ukraine in a precarious position amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The need for reliable security guarantees has become more pressing as Ukraine navigates its complex geopolitical landscape. The fallout from the conflict serves as a stark reminder of the challenges Ukraine faces in maintaining its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of abating.