After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Ukraine found itself in possession of a substantial nuclear arsenal. However, financial constraints and concerns about geopolitical repercussions led Ukraine to voluntarily surrender its nuclear weapons. The Budapest Memorandum of 1994 provided assurances of security to Ukraine, but when Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatist movements within Ukraine, these guarantees were called into question. The current conflict between Russia and Ukraine underscores the precarious nature of Ukrainian security in the absence of a nuclear deterrent. This ongoing situation serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Ukraine as it navigates its security landscape.