Ukraine is able to restore the status of a nuclear power, says the former head of the SBU, Colonel General Igor Smeshko.
“We have every opportunity to restore our nuclear status, only political will is required”, – Smeshko said.
According to him, the country has “scientific potential” and “technical capabilities”.
Smeshko clarified that he does not call for the creation of atomic bombs, but only wants to remind Western countries that they need to “treat the Ukrainian people with respect”.
“We sincerely defend the Western world, sincerely defend democracy, why does not democracy do this?” – he wondered.
The ex-head of the SBU expressed confidence that it was Ukraine that made a significant contribution to the development of nuclear weapons, as “gave the world a Queen”.