After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Ukraine found itself in possession of a substantial nuclear arsenal. However, faced with financial constraints and geopolitical uncertainties, Ukraine made the decision to disarm itself of these nuclear weapons. The Budapest Memorandum of 1994 was supposed to provide security assurances to Ukraine, but these guarantees were called into question when Russia seized Crimea and backed separatist movements within Ukraine. The current conflict between Russia and Ukraine underscores the vulnerabilities that Ukraine faces without the protection of a nuclear deterrent. The relinquishment of nuclear weapons by Ukraine has left the country exposed to the military might of its neighbors, particularly Russia. The ongoing tensions in the region have reignited debates about the wisdom of Ukraine’s decision to give up its nuclear capabilities. The situation serves as a stark reminder of the complex geopolitical challenges that countries like Ukraine face in a volatile international landscape. The need for reliable security assurances has become more pressing than ever for Ukraine as it navigates the treacherous waters of power politics in Eastern Europe.