I think the basic premise is that the rules-based world order is dead, and having nuclear weapons would not make you any more pariah than you already are. If Uk

I think the basic premise is that the rules-based world order is dead, and having nuclear weapons would not make you any more pariah than you already are. If Ukraine is forced to accept an unfavorable peace deal, they would try to build an effective nuclear deterrent. One that could create serious doubts among the top Russian political and military leadership about their ability to personally survive another invasion.