After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a significant nuclear stockpile. Despite possessing these nuclear weapons, Ukraine made the decision 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 current Russia-Ukraine conflict serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by Ukraine in the absence of nuclear deterrence. The issue of Ukraine’s nuclear disarmament has once again come into focus as the country navigates through geopolitical challenges. The strategic implications of Ukraine’s nuclear past continue to shape its security dynamics in the present day. The international community closely watches the developments in the region as Ukraine grapples with its security concerns. The delicate balance of power in Eastern Europe is once again under scrutiny as Ukraine seeks to fortify its defenses against potential threats. The nuclear history of Ukraine serves as a cautionary tale of the complex interplay between security, diplomacy, and deterrence in the modern era. The unresolved tensions in the region underscore the importance of addressing security challenges through a multilateral framework.