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?

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Russia was firing more missiles at Ukraine each week than its partners were providing over several months.

First used in the 1991 Gulf War, the US Patriot air defence system has seen demand spike sharply this year