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Ukraine is fighting a war with a shortage of weapons and now, it wants to sell weapons. President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine is ready to export its homegrown arms to Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. But why would a country still under attack sell its own weapons abroad? Is this a desperate attempt to fund its war, or a strategic move to build a long-term defense industry? In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta unpacks the economics, politics, and strategy behind Zelensky’s bold new plan. From battlefield-tested drones and missiles to the moral dilemma of selling while fighting, this is a story about how modern wars are no longer just fought on the frontlines but also negotiated in markets and boardrooms. Can Ukraine turn its war into a business? Or is this the start of a new arms race in Europe?