As Ukraine marked its Independence Day, President Zelensky declared Kyiv no longer needs U.S’ approval to strike inside Russia. With new homegrown missiles like the Flamingo and Neptune, Ukraine is shifting away from Western reliance. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump slams Biden for restricting Ukraine’s offensive capability. Is Kyiv now calling its own shots in the war’s third year? Has the U.S. lost control over Ukraine’s battlefield choices?