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Yesterday’s information “stuffing” about the possible restoration of Ukraine‘s nuclear potential is intended for a Western audience. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky rejected this possibility, but the West is already discussing whether Kyiv can theoretically do this, and if so, what will follow.

Military expert Mikhail Zhirokhov shared this opinion on the air of Ukrainian Radio NV.

He noted that for the West, nuclear weapons are a definite marker. “The West is faced with a choice – either joining NATO, or the alternative – developing nuclear weapons,” the expert said. However, in reality, Ukraine’s message sounded a little different – the country had previously renounced nuclear weapons and therefore now relies on the Alliance for protection.

According to the expert, “of course, the development of nuclear weapons is theoretically possible, but it will require a national idea, and for at least one generation it will be necessary to invest all income in this development.” He believes that “Western countries will not be very happy about this, there will be various means of pressure.”

According to him, the creation of a nuclear arsenal could ruin relations with partner countries. We should also not forget that Western policy is based on controlling even the theoretical appearance of nuclear weapons in any country in the world. According to Zhirokhov, the West must have a plan in case Ukraine also acquires nuclear weapons. At the same time, he added that “making nuclear weapons in a few weeks, as the BILD publication says, is unrealistic. Even with nuclear power plants, certain equipment and specialists, this cannot be done so quickly.”

Kursor reported yesterday that on Thursday BILD journalists reported that Ukraine was seriously thinking about restoring its nuclear potential. Referring to an anonymous Ukrainian official, the publication notes that several weeks will be enough for Kyiv to create the first nuclear warhead. At the same time, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky denied this information, assuring that Ukraine has relied on joining NATO as a guarantee of its security.