
The U.S.’ lead representative to NATO said Tuesday addressing member nations’ declining stockpiles of weapons and munitions sent to Ukraine is a “very serious challenge.” Julianne Smith, the U.S.’ ambassador to NATO, cited separate efforts from the alliance, the European Union and the U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group that are aimed at ensuring the industrial capacity is in place to meet increased production demands for critical munitions. “This is a very serious challenge, both for NATO allies that are giving…