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, but these guarantees proved unreliable when Russia annexed Crimea and supported separatists in Ukraine. The current Russia-Ukraine conflict underscores the vulnerabilities of Ukrainian security without nuclear deterrence. The decision to give up its nuclear weapons continues to have far-reaching consequences for Ukraine’s national security. The lack of nuclear capabilities leaves Ukraine exposed to potential aggression from its neighbors. As tensions continue to simmer in the region, the question of Ukraine’s security and sovereignty remains a pressing issue. The country’s leaders are faced with the challenge of finding alternative ways to ensure its defense in the face of ongoing threats. The international community closely watches the situation in Ukraine, as it serves as a reminder of the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in Eastern Europe. The need for a robust security strategy has never been more apparent for Ukraine as it navigates through these uncertain times.