Western Allies Reluctant to Provide Ukraine with Air Defense Missiles

Ukraine faces a critical shortage of air defense missiles, particularly Patriot interceptors, as Russia intensifies its attacks. Western allies, including the U.S. and European countries, are hesitant to provide more missiles due to concerns about depleting their own stocks and weakening their defense capabilities. Despite requests from Ukrainian President Zelensky, allies have been slow to respond, with some refusing to provide additional missiles. Ukraine is exploring alternatives such as local production and developing its own air defense system with European partners.