Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested an emergency winter package of 300 Patriot air defense interceptors from the United States to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure from escalating Russian attacks. The appeal comes as Ukraine faces a critical shortage of defensive capabilities ahead of the winter season, with President Donald Trump pledging assistance but warning that supplies are limited due to concurrent military engagements in Iran. The stakes are high: without these systems, Russia could destroy power plants this winter, triggering a severe humanitarian crisis.Production and Supply Constraints Despite Trump’s agreement to move forward with Patriot production licenses, the timeline for...