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Russia’s missile production depends on supply chains that sanctions have yet to close
Russia has maintained and expanded missile production despite Western export restrictions. Its continued dependence on imported microelectronics is well documented, while claims that chemical precursors reach its defence industry from Uzbekistan require closer examination by sanctions authorities. Russia’s ability to…
Protests Spread Across Ukraine as EU Questions Fedorov’s Removal
Demonstrations in Kyiv and several regional cities have called for Mykhailo Fedorov to remain Ukraine’s defence minister, while European Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has warned that his departure raises questions about the continuity of EU-backed weapons and drone programmes. Protests…
Ukraine’s Patriot Licence and Freyja Project Open Two Routes to Missile Defence
A proposed US licence to manufacture Patriot interceptors and a European-backed programme built around Ukraine’s Freyja system could strengthen Ukraine’s missile defences. Neither, however, will resolve Kyiv’s immediate shortage of interceptors. Ukraine is pursuing two parallel routes towards greater control…
