Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s weapons production capacity is on an “upward trend”.
This comes amid widespread reports that Ukraine is desperate for fresh tranches of weapons and supplies from the West as Russia increases its access to battlefield munitions.
Moscow is not only producing more weapons for its troops, but is also improving external supply from partners and allies, like North Korea and Iran.
On the other hand, the West continues to falter over key deals to give Ukraine stockpiles to match Russia’s war machine.
Joe Biden’s latest aid package for Ukraine is stuck in Congress, as hardline Republicans refuse to back it before internal immigration issues are addressed, while Hungary has been holding up a similar package from the European Union.
President Zelenskyy said in his nighty address he held meetings with key government figures earlier today, which focused on “closing gaps, supplying the troops, agreements with partners, and domestic production”.
“It’s crucial to note that Ukrainian arms and ammunition production shows upward trends,” he said.
“I am grateful to everyone involved, to each and every one working for our own capabilities in Ukraine,” he added.
