Zelensky on air defense ammo: 'Negotiate, buy, blackmail'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined the desperate measures his country is willing to take to address a severe global shortage of air defense ammunition. In response to a question about how Ukraine will replenish its stocks, Zelensky bluntly stated the strategy is to 'Negotiate, buy, collect, exchange, sometimes even blackmail.' The comments underscore the critical pressure Ukraine faces as it defends its cities and infrastructure against relentless Russian missile and drone attacks. The global competition for limited air defense systems and munitions has created a dire procurement challenge for Kyiv.