After the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a significant nuclear stockpile. Despite possessing these nuclear weapons, Ukraine decided to give them up due to financial constraints and geopolitical concerns. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum had promised security assurances to Ukraine, but these guarantees proved to be unreliable when Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatists in Ukraine. The current Russia-Ukraine conflict underscores the security vulnerabilities faced by Ukraine in the absence of nuclear deterrence. This situation has raised concerns about Ukraine’s ability to defend itself effectively. The need for reliable security alliances and strategic partnerships has become more pressing for Ukraine in the face of ongoing geopolitical tensions. The international community continues to closely monitor the situation in Ukraine and the broader implications for regional security. It remains to be seen how Ukraine will navigate these challenges and secure its sovereignty in the midst of complex geopolitical dynamics.