WorldShort on US Patriot missiles, Ukraine seeks alternatives

Russia is pressuring Ukraine with ballistic missiles while Kyiv faces a shortage of Patriot interceptors. Domestic production and European alternatives are available only over time. The central question is whether Ukraine can realistically reduce its reliance on the United States. The report focuses on the limits of Kyiv’s current air-defense options.

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