After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a significant nuclear stockpile. Despite possessing these nuclear weapons, Ukraine chose to give them up due to financial constraints and geopolitical risks. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum had promised security guarantees to Ukraine, but these proved to be unreliable when Russia annexed Crimea and provided support to separatists in Ukraine. The current Russia-Ukraine conflict serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by Ukraine in terms of security without the backing of nuclear deterrence. This situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region and the challenges Ukraine continues to face in ensuring its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The need for robust security measures and international support for Ukraine is more critical than ever in light of these ongoing tensions.