After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Ukraine found itself in possession of a substantial nuclear stockpile. However, the country decided to give up these nuclear weapons primarily due to financial constraints and geopolitical concerns. The Budapest Memorandum of 1994 provided security assurances to Ukraine, but these guarantees were called into question when Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatist movements within Ukraine. The current conflict between Russia and Ukraine underscores the security challenges faced by Ukraine in the absence of a nuclear deterrent. The decision to disarm has left Ukraine vulnerable to external threats and has raised questions about the effectiveness of international agreements in ensuring the security of nations. The situation serves as a cautionary tale about the complex interplay between disarmament, security guarantees, and the realities of global power dynamics. As Ukraine navigates these challenges, the world watches closely to see how the country will address its security needs in a volatile geopolitical landscape.