Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that the shortage of anti-ballistic missiles supplied to Ukraine may be politically motivated, possibly linked to the war in the Middle East. Zelensky described the situation as a serious challenge but did not provide evidence for his claim.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday he suspects the shortage of anti-ballistic missiles supplied to Ukraine may be politically motivated, possibly linked to the diversion of Western resources to the Middle East. Zelensky described the situation as a serious challenge but did not name specific countries or policies. The remarks come as Ukraine continues to rely on Western air defense systems, including Patriot missiles, to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks.
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