Ukraine has denied reports suggesting it could develop a nuclear weapon soon, following claims by a Ukrainian military think tank.
The report, published by the Ukrainian think tank and nongovernmental organization the Center for Army, Conversion and Disarmament Studies, claimed that Kyiv could use spent nuclear fuel from its remaining nuclear reactors to create a rudimentary nuclear bomb.
The think tank’s paper, which was reportedly shared with defense officials in Kyiv, argued that if Ukraine lost Western support, developing a basic nuclear bomb could act as a deterrent or bargaining chip in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The report estimated that Ukraine’s nuclear reactors could produce enough plutonium to build “hundreds of warheads” with a tactical yield of several kilotons.
The think tank argued that creating a simple atomic bomb would not be difficult, citing advances in technology since World War II’s Manhattan Project. However, Ukraine has made it clear that it is not pursuing such capabilities, noting that its relationship with the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ensures its nuclear activities remain peaceful and transparent.
Despite the relatively small size of such rudimentary nuclear weapons, the paper claimed it would be capable of destroying key Russian military facilities, such as airbases or logistics hubs. […]
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