Ukraine hosts defence industry forum seeking to boost weapons production

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Ukraine has hosted an international defence industry conference as part of a government effort to increase weapons production in the country to repel Russia’s invasion and reduce foreign dependence on arms deliveries.

The event marked a new development in support of Ukraine, with the previous focus being on the delivery of weapons, repair of damaged equipment and military training of Ukrainian soldiers.