Can Ukraine make nuclear weapons?

“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.

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.

Institute of Nuclear Research

Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue protests after release from detention - Politico

Institute of Organic Chemistry

Let me remind you of this guy:

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

Pokémon Go Fest 2025 event habitat spawns and bonuses - Polygon

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

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.

Imanaga Rehab, Boyd Shoulder, Reliever Swaps, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation

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.

A bit of history:

Institute of Condensed Matter Physics in Lviv.

Trump is going to target known criminals in the country illegally for deportation. The Democrats have vowed to fight him every step of the way. Don't they understand this is one of the issues that cost them the white house, the house and senate?

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.

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.

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

Why does it seem that Quora's "moderators" base their moderations on personal beliefs and views by deleting answers that are only violating their personal feelings?

Ukraine had 1,272 nuclear warheads for intercontinental missiles.

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

Which he hadn’t.

Inflation slides to 1.9% in Europe, as worries shift from prices to Trump and tariffs - AP News

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

In addition, Ukraine owned thousands of tactical nukes.

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

Vera Rubin quarter coin released by US Mint - BBC Sky at Night Magazine

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.

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:

But they say that they are not doing it.

7 Kirkland Items Members Say Are Better Than Anything at Target - Eat This Not That

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.

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

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

Why are terrible, boring art pieces done by famous people worth so much while beautiful pieces done by amateurs are worthless?

A bit of stocktaking:

Kharkiv Physics and Technology Institute

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

Are miracles real or do they just have natural explanations?