Kyiv's Desperate Plea: The War for Patriot Missiles is a Proxy for Much More Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an urgent call to NATO allies for Patriot interceptor missiles as Ukraine faces unprecedented bombardment from Russia.
This request, however, represents more than just a tactical imperative; it reflects years of strategic missteps and missed opportunities by the West.
The stark reality is that Kyiv's air defense capabilities have been woefully inadequate to counter Russian aggression.