Can Ukraine make nuclear weapons?

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.

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:

A bit of stocktaking:

Circle’s buzzy IPO was a big hit. Now comes the hard part. - MarketWatch

But they say that they are not doing it.

Institute of Nuclear Research

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.

What is the best skin care for oily skin that has acne?

“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.

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

Ukraine had 1,272 nuclear warheads for intercontinental missiles.

After the recent controversy over Ghibli art, many are saying that the artist has no future while others say, that people prefer human art when compared to AI art. What's your opinion on it?

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

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

Institute of Organic Chemistry

The Return: Now We Know When Shōta Imanaga is Coming Back! - Bleacher Nation

Kharkiv Physics and Technology Institute

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

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

Jason Isaacs Supports Johnny Flynn Cast as Lucius Malfoy in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series - The Hollywood Reporter

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.

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

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

What are some dirty secrets of Indian (Bollywood, etc.) actors and actresses?

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

Institute of Condensed Matter Physics in Lviv.

In addition, Ukraine owned thousands of tactical nukes.

Is the 4B movement's aggressiveness against men for seeing women as mantelpieces valid?

Let me remind you of this guy:

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.

A bit of history:

How do I beat domestic battery charges against my covert narcissist husband who is lying and playing the victim?

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.

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

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

Google, Meta and Snap think this tech is the next big thing - CNN

Which he hadn’t.

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.

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

The best Apple deals you can shop ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025 - The Verge