The chapter delves into the varying opinions in the US on supporting Ukraine's defense efforts, highlighting the push for increased munitions production to aid not just Ukraine but also strengthen the US military industrial base. It discusses the challenges faced by the US and European allies in ramping up projectile production, emphasizing the need for congressional funding to enhance weapons manufacturing capabilities.
As Ukraine’s war against Russia drags on, the country has found itself engaged in the kind of trench warfare that once seemed unthinkable in the modern age. This kind of warfare requires very old battlefield technology — and its tearing through the US’s stockpile.
Today on the show, host David Gura speaks with Bloomberg reporters Billy House and Roxana Tiron about the World War II-era factories in America ramping up production to meet Ukraine’s ammunition needs. And he hears from Ukrainian Sergeant Andrii Shadrin about how this shortage is playing out on the frontlines.
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