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, which unfortunately 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. This decision to give up nuclear weapons has left Ukraine in a precarious position, especially as tensions with Russia continue to escalate. The country now finds itself in a delicate geopolitical situation, facing threats to its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The lack of nuclear weapons has made Ukraine more dependent on international support and alliances for its security. It remains to be seen how Ukraine will navigate these challenges and ensure its safety in the face of ongoing aggression. The global community, including key players like the United States and European Union, will need to closely monitor the situation in Ukraine and provide the necessary assistance to help address its security concerns.