Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that one possible reason for the reduction in deliveries of anti-ballistic missiles to Ukraine could be political, including an attempt to make the country more compliant. — Ukrinform.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pointed out that Ukraine has three times fewer anti-ballistic missiles than it did in 2025, despite its partners having stocks available.

The shortfall comes amid reports that Washington rejected Ukraine’s request for additional Patriot interceptors and scaled back earlier commitments.