Weapons shortages could mean hard calls for Ukraine’s allies

By TARA COPP
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Weapons stockpile shortages across Europe could force hard choices as Ukraine’s allies balance their own needs at home with the needs of Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Here’s the dilemma now for European countries: Do they keep sending their stocks of weapons to Ukraine and potentially increase their vulnerability to Russian attack? Or do they hold back what’s left to protect their homeland, risking the possibility that makes a Russian victory in Ukraine more likely? After eight months of intense fighting, the allies expect the war will continue for months, maybe years, with both sides facing depleting weapons supplies. Victory may come down to who can last longer.