After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Ukraine found itself in possession of a substantial nuclear stockpile. However, financial constraints and geopolitical concerns led Ukraine to voluntarily disarm. The decision to relinquish its nuclear weapons was further influenced by the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, which provided security assurances from the United States, United Kingdom, and Russia. Unfortunately, these guarantees proved ineffective when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 and supported separatist movements in eastern Ukraine. The current conflict between Russia and Ukraine underscores the vulnerabilities faced by Ukraine in the absence of a nuclear deterrent. The events unfolding in Eastern Europe serve as a stark reminder of the importance of national security and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play. The implications of Ukraine’s disarmament continue to be felt as the country navigates ongoing tensions with its powerful neighbor.