Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Discusses Ukraine's Urgent Air Defense Needs Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, recently returned from a congressional delegation trip to Europe, which included a stop in Ukraine. During his visit, he engaged with Ukrainian leaders who emphasized their critical need for air defense weapons, particularly American-made Patriot missiles, to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks. Ukraine has reportedly launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia, utilizing hundreds of drones, but simultaneously faces a severe shortage of defensive munitions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged this scarcity, and residents in Kyiv are experiencing increased frequency of Russian missile strikes due to dwindling air defense capabilities. Congressman Krishnamoorthi highlighted that Ukrainian leaders are seeking co-production opportunities for these missile systems, suggesting licensing the production of Patriots to Ukraine or neighboring countries to facilitate faster deployment. He noted a 'bureaucratic inertia' with... 
