Can Ukraine make nuclear weapons?

Ukraine had 1,272 nuclear warheads for intercontinental missiles.

There were 10 missile divisions with intercontinental nuclear missiles with a range of 11,000 km.

In addition, Ukraine owned thousands of tactical nukes.

Billionaire Telegram founder leaves his $14 billion fortune to the 100+ children he’s fathered—which means $132 million for each lucky Gen Alpha kid - Fortune

Ukraine surrendered its nuclear arsenal to Russia, on “security guarantees” from the U.S. and U.K. Russia, too, vouched to guarantee Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

“We have never said that we are preparing to create a nuclear weapon.”

The recent statement by president Zelenskyy created quite a stir — the Ukrainian president said that to ensure its secure existence, Ukraine has only 2 options: to create its own nuclear weapons or to become a member of NATO.

Jonas Brothers cancel and move upcoming concerts, including one in North Texas - WFAA

And Ukraine is the 10th largest Uranium producer on earth.

State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety in Kyiv

Institute of Condensed Matter Physics in Lviv.

Here is every PC and Xbox game shown during Sony's PlayStation State of Play June 2025 - Windows Central

But they say that they are not doing it.

Let me remind you of this guy:

After Zelenskyy’s speech yesterday, the Russian propaganda channels are absolutely hysterical, trying to prove — mouths foaming — that Ukraine is unable to build nuclear weapons.

Greetings from Warsaw, Poland, where the flags are flying ahead of a key election - NPR

Before the USSR collapsed, Ukraine fully participated in the Soviet nuclear program.

So, here it is: yes, Ukraine could make nuclear weapons — if they wanted to.

A bit of history:

Rory McIlroy explains frequently skipping media availability: ‘I feel I have earned the right to do whatever I want’ - Awful Announcing

Kharkiv Physics and Technology Institute

Zelensky said that he only spoke about Ukraine giving up nukes under the Budapest memorandum, in exchange to security guarantees — and still, Russia invaded Ukraine twice in the last 10 years.

A bit of stocktaking:

Why does my dog keep licking at her privates now? She is 7 years old and has barely started licking there. The vet said she’s fine but she keeps doing that.

Institute of Organic Chemistry

“That means, that is not a very good umbrella for our security,” pointed Zelenskyy — this is why Ukraine needs NATO.

Institute of Nuclear Research

How can one justify in Sweden that total subsidies for public green energy initiatives being approximately 8.2 billion SEK per year? Electric cars at market price typically cost an average of 500,000 SEK which is above household budgets.

In 1993, Ukraine had 3rd largest nuclear arsenal in the world.

Which he hadn’t.

One of the world’s poorest states, North Korea, reportedly possesses 50 locally built nuclear warheads.

How did China develop DeepSeek with less than 50 million USD when Trump is saying we need billions?

However, when asked, “How long would it take for Ukraine to build a nuclear bomb?,” at the joint press conference in Brussels with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, President Zelenskyy downplayed the issue, stating effectively:

If North Korea can do it, a former nuclear power that still has the scientists and engineers who built the Soviet nukes, can certainly do it.

“But we don’t do nuclear weapons,” stated Zelenskyy, ending his answer, and asked the journalist who posed the question not to move” such messages.

Pope Leo XIV Dons White Sox Hat During Public General Audience in Vatican - Sports Illustrated

He only said that to live in safety, Ukraine either needs membership in NATO — or nukes. And that Ukraine wants to be in NATO, to be safe.

And they aren’t telling us how long would it take Ukraine to make its own NW.

A number of nuclear research institutes involved in these projects are still operational in Ukraine, including:

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial day 27 recap: Judge signals plans to remove a juror - ABC News