### Ukraine Could Build Nuke in Months if U.S. Halts Military Aid: Report

Ukraine is potentially just months away from developing a nuclear bomb if the U.S. ceases its military support under Donald Trump's administration, according to a recent report. The paper, shared with Ukraine's deputy defense minister, reveals that the country has the capability to construct a basic nuclear device, akin to the plutonium bomb dropped on Nagasaki in 1945.

In the final days of World War II, the United States dropped the "Fat Man" plutonium bomb on Nagasaki, resulting in catastrophic devastation and significantly contributing to Japan’s surrender. The technology behind this bomb forms the basis of the research cited in the Ukrainian think tank's report, published by the Centre for Army, Conversion, and Disarmament Studies.

This development comes amid growing uncertainties about the future of U.S. military aid to Ukraine. Two of Trump's former national security chiefs have argued that continued support should be conditional on Ukraine engaging in peace talks with Russia. Bryan Lanza, one of Trump's advisers, has also stated that Ukraine would need to present a "realistic vision for peace," which includes ceding Crimea to Russia.

The think tank's report underscores the heightened stakes in this geopolitical landscape, suggesting that Ukraine could leverage its existing reactors and substantial pool of nuclear experts to create a weapon of mass destruction. The implication is clear: if U.S. aid diminishes, Ukraine might resort to developing a nuclear deterrent.

As these geopolitical tensions escalate, the report's findings serve as a stark reminder of the potential for global instability and the critical nature of international military aid and diplomatic efforts.