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Or sign-in if you have an account.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leaves after a meeting with U.S. senators at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on July 28, 2026. Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty ImagesUkraine is looking to other allies for vital supplies of air-defence missiles after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s White House visit this week yielded no pledge of new supplies, Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington said.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorZelenskyy’s meeting Tuesday with President Donald Trump did not produce a “hard commitment because of the, you know, overall shortages,” Olha Stefanishyna said Thursday at a Christian Science Monitor-hosted media roundtable.Ukraine hopes to borrow missiles from other allies’ existing stockpiles ahead of the winter and then replace them with missiles it plans to procure later, she said, without naming the countries. On Thursday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Poland will consider offering more Patriots to Ukraine, hours after a Russian missile crashed in eastern Poland.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againUkraine has struggled to defend against stepped-up Russian missile strikes in recent weeks. At least six people were killed in an overnight barrage that included 74 missiles and 284 drones, officials said. While Ukraine is expanding its home-grown air defences, it relies on the U.S.-made Patriot system to intercept the ballistic missiles that Russia has been increasingly using.Zelenskyy asked Trump for 300 Patriot interceptors to help maintain defences through the winter, Axios quoted the Ukrainian leader as saying. While the tone of the White House session was positive — in contrast to a tense Oval Office encounter last year — there was no announcement of any new supplies.The U.S. war against Iran has dramatically depleted inventories of air-defence missiles. The Pentagon Wednesday announced $59 billion in spending to increase production of Patriot interceptors, but that will take years.Trump pledged on July 8 to grant Ukraine licenses to produce its own Patriot interceptors, but those permits haven’t been issued. Zelenskyy met with Pentagon officials and executives from Lockheed Martin Corp. to discuss possible production.Kyiv estimates it could start making the missiles as quickly as “10 to 12 months,” but establishing a line could take as long as five years, Stefanishyna said.Ukraine is ready to discuss a range of options, including final assembly of the missiles on its territory or full production of components, she said, noting that the country’s war-time footing and experience could help lower costs.“There are so many things we can offer for companies like Lockheed Martin to be able to develop and scale up and adjust their technologies to the new reality,” she said.Stefanishyna said she has asked to resign in order to return home to address allegations of corruption. Her replacement is not yet confirmed.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. 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