"Ukraine's Looming Ammo Crisis: Western Officials Sound Alarm"

Western officials report that Russia lacks sufficient domestic ammunition production to meet its needs in the war on Ukraine, with sanctions impacting its military industry and ability to access Western components. Despite this, President Vladimir Putin remains committed to subjugating Ukraine, while the country itself faces shortages and relies on Western support. Both Russia and Ukraine are experiencing ammunition shortages, with Russia's artillery firing at a much higher rate than Ukraine's, and Moscow requisitioning military equipment intended for foreign allies due to production challenges.