After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a significant nuclear stockpile. Despite possessing these nuclear weapons, Ukraine decided to give them up due to financial constraints and geopolitical risks. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum had promised security guarantees to Ukraine, but these proved to be unreliable when Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatists in Ukraine. The current Russia-Ukraine conflict underscores the vulnerabilities of Ukrainian security in the absence of nuclear deterrence. The decision to disarm has left Ukraine exposed to external threats and has raised concerns about its ability to defend itself. The country now finds itself in a precarious position, grappling with the consequences of its nuclear disarmament. The situation serves as a stark reminder of the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region and the challenges faced by Ukraine in ensuring its national security. As tensions continue to simmer in Eastern Europe, the international community watches closely to see how the situation will unfold and what steps Ukraine will take to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.