After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a significant nuclear stockpile. Despite possessing these nuclear weapons, Ukraine chose to relinquish them due to financial constraints and geopolitical risks. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum had promised security guarantees to Ukraine, but proved to be unreliable when Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatists in Ukraine. The current Russia-Ukraine conflict underscores the vulnerabilities in Ukrainian security without the backing of nuclear deterrence. The decision to give up nuclear weapons has left Ukraine in a precarious position, as it now faces a powerful neighbor with aggressive territorial ambitions. The country’s security concerns have been heightened, and it is now seeking support from the international community to deter further aggression. The situation serves as a cautionary tale for other countries that may be considering giving up their nuclear capabilities in exchange for promises of security. As Ukraine grapples with ongoing tensions and threats to its sovereignty, the global community watches closely to see how this delicate situation unfolds.