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 nuclear weapons has left Ukraine exposed to external threats, leading to a renewed debate on the country’s security strategy. The lack of a nuclear deterrent has put Ukraine in a precarious position, as it navigates its relationship with Russia and seeks to assert its sovereignty. The ongoing conflict serves as a stark reminder of the complex geopolitical challenges facing Ukraine and the importance of strategic security alliances. The country continues to grapple with the aftermath of its nuclear disarmament decision, as it seeks to strengthen its defenses and safeguard its territorial integrity. The international community closely watches the developments in Ukraine, as the country strives to balance its security needs with the demands of regional power dynamics.