Zelensky Urges Domestic Air Defense Production Amid Patriot Shortfall

Amid an escalating missile threat from Russia and the strain on Western weapon supplies, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a significant push to produce domestically all the air defense systems the country requires. In a video address on April 17, Zelensky emphasized the importance of Ukraine working in close collaboration with its international partners to achieve this self-sufficient defensive posture. His statement underscores growing concerns over the sustainability of cu