Zelensky Hails Ukraine’s Defense Industry as Key to War and Global Power

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky used the occasion of Ukrainian Weaponsmith Day to spotlight the nation's defense industry as the backbone of its war effort and a growing player on the global stage. Speaking on the state of Ukraine’s defense capabilities, Zelensky awarded honors to workers in the sector, praising their contributions to national resilience and independence. He highlighted the decisive role Ukraine’s domestically developed weapons and technologies now play not only on the ba