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Ukraine Could Develop Nuclear Bomb Within Months if Trump Withdraws U.S. Aid, Despite NPT Adherence

Nov 13, 2024, 06:16 PM

A briefing prepared for Ukraine's Ministry of Defence suggests that Ukraine could develop a rudimentary nuclear bomb within months if U.S. military support is withdrawn, particularly under a potential new Trump administration. The report indicates that Ukraine could use plutonium extracted from spent nuclear reactor fuel to construct a weapon similar to the one dropped on Nagasaki in 1945. This development is seen as a potential response to the withdrawal of U.S. military assistance, which is crucial for Ukraine's defense against Russia. The Times reported this information, citing the briefing paper from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence. However, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has denied these claims, stating that Ukraine adheres to the NPT and does not possess or develop nuclear weapons.