Would India be in Ukraine’s position if we had given up nukes?

Watching this whole Trump-Zelensky Circus, I can’t help but wonder—what if India had made the same mistake Ukraine did? Ukraine is out here begging for support while world leaders debate how much land they should keep. All because in the 90s, they gave up their nukes in exchange for some assurances from the US, UK, and Russia. And when Russia broke that promise? Just statements and aid—no real protection.

India was in the same boat back then. Pressure, sanctions, threats—but we had leaders who didn’t back down. Bhabha, Indira, Ramanna, Kalam, Vajpayee......they knew deterrence is the only real security.

And that’s where I feel a bit of regret. We don’t have leaders like that anymore, and probably never will. The kind who’d take risks, ignore backlash, and think beyond elections.

Ukraine trusted words. India didn’t. That’s why no one decides our fate but us.

Would we be in the same mess if we had made their mistake? What do you think?