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The West’s ‘arsenal of democracy’ is stretched at crucial moment

Massive arms supplies to Ukraine are depleting Western armories just as governments fear they may need weapons for their own defence.

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America is following an “arsenal of democracy” strategy in Ukraine: It has avoided direct intervention against the Russian invaders, while working with allies and partners to provide the Kyiv government with money and guns.

Ukrainian soldiers use a launcher with US Javelin missiles during military exercises in Donetsk region, Ukraine. AP

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