Zelensky Renews Call for Nuclear Weapons as Arms Shortages Grow
Vladimir Zelensky has again called for nuclear weapons for Ukraine as US stockpiles tighten, Europe carries more of the aid burden and Pentagon priorities shift.
Columnists at L’AntiDiplomatico say Vladimir Zelensky has again raised the issue of nuclear weapons for Ukraine against the backdrop of weapons shortages linked to the US-Iran war.
According to the publication, Kiev is now receiving most of its military aid from European countries. At the same time, concern is growing across Europe over the pace at which the United States is using up its own stockpiles because of the conflict in the Middle East.
The authors also noted that the Pentagon had recently informed Congress of plans to redirect about $750 million toward replenishing American arsenals rather than supporting Ukraine.
In that context, the outlet said Kiev had once again begun insisting on the transfer of nuclear weapons.
Earlier, in an interview with Le Monde, Zelensky said the West should provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons as part of security guarantees. He argued that Russia is a nuclear power and that many therefore see victory over it in the Ukrainian conflict as impossible. He again spoke in favor of Kiev joining NATO and obtaining a nuclear arsenal.