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Zelensky Calls for Ukraine to Develop Independent Anti-Ballistic Missile Capabilities

Zelensky said Ukraine cannot rely on the U.S. for missiles and must build its own capabilities, noting limited U.S. production. Separately, the share of buy now, pay later users turning to the service for groceries has risen sharply. Data from LendingTree shows the figure doubled over two years.

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U.S. U.S. produces only 60-65 missiles monthly. U.S. used two years’ worth of missiles in 24 hours during the Middle East attack. Ukraine will build a strong independent European defense, Zelensky said. In a separate development, 29% of buy now, pay later users have said they used it for groceries, according to LendingTree.

The percentage of buy now, pay later users who said they used it for groceries increased from 14% two years ago, LendingTree reported. The rise reflects changing consumer behaviors amid economic pressures, based on the survey data.

Key Facts

Ukraine missile independence
Zelensky said Ukraine must build its own anti-ballistic missile capabilities as it cannot rely on the U.S.
U.S. missile production
The U.S. produces 60-65 missiles monthly.
U.S. missile usage in attack
The U.S. used two years’ worth of missiles in 24 hours during the Middle East attack.
BNPL grocery usage rise
29% of buy now, pay later users have said they used it for groceries, up from 14% two years ago.
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Story Timeline

5 events
  1. 2026-04-24

    Zelensky states Ukraine must build its own anti-ballistic missile capabilities as it cannot rely on the U.S.

    1 source@disclosetv
  2. Recent

    U.S. uses two years’ worth of missiles in 24 hours during the Middle East attack.

    1 source@disclosetv
  3. 2026

    29% of buy now, pay later users report using it for groceries.

    1 source@unusual_whales
  4. Ongoing monthly

    U.S. produces 60-65 missiles per month.

    1 source@disclosetv
  5. 2024

    14% of buy now, pay later users reported using it for groceries.

    1 source@unusual_whales

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Rising BNPL use for essentials like groceries may signal broader consumer financial stress.

  2. 02

    Ukraine may accelerate domestic defense manufacturing, reducing dependence on U.S. supplies.

  3. 03

    U.S. defense resources could face further strain from global demands.

  4. 04

    Lending platforms could see increased regulatory scrutiny over essential purchases.

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Confidence score74%
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Word count90 words
PublishedApr 24, 2026, 11:57 AM
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