Security discussions include stockpiling conventional weapons—and even nuclear options—to counter Russian aggression.

U.S. and European officials are considering bold measures to strengthen Ukraine’s security, including stockpiling advanced conventional weapons to deter future Russian aggression.

This strategy aims to provide Ukraine with the capacity to deliver significant retaliation if a cease-fire is breached.

One particularly controversial suggestion, highlighted in a New York Times report, involves the potential return of nuclear weapons to Ukraine—removed after the fall of the Soviet Union.

While some argue this could serve as a powerful deterrent, others warn it risks escalating tensions with Russia, potentially provoking a nuclear conflict.

As these high-stakes discussions unfold, the balance between deterrence and provocation remains at the heart of the debate.

Officials must weigh the risks of renewed escalation against the need to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and ensure regional stability.

How these plans evolve could have profound implications for global security and NATO’s role in deterring Russian aggression.