STOCKHOLM - Defence ministers from the European Union have gathered in the snow-bound Swedish capital to discuss the future of their military assistance to Ukraine. Read more at straitstimes.com.
STOCKHOLM - Defence ministers from the European Union have gathered in the snow-bound Swedish capital to discuss the future of their military assistance to Ukraine.
But the biggest challenge for all Western nations is the shortage of ammunition - particularly of artillery shells - to supply the Ukrainian armed forces in the lead up to a Ukrainian offensive against Russia’s invading forces, which is almost certain to be launched in the coming weeks. His argument - outlined in a paper circulated to the ministers in Stockholm but not published - is that by guaranteeing defence manufacturers big orders over extended periods, Europe would be able to solve its chronic shortage of ammunition and reduce costs.
Meanwhile, some EU states believe that proposals to boost the immediate availability of ammunition do not go far enough.
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