Short on US Patriot missiles, Ukraine looks for alternatives

Russia is putting pressure on Ukraine with ballistic missiles, but Kyiv is short of Patriot interceptors. Domestic production and European alternatives take time. Can Kyiv realistically reduce its dependence on the US?

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Short on US Patriot missiles, Ukraine looks for alternatives

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