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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected the idea of a ceasefire with Russia, saying it would only benefit Moscow by giving it time to replenish its arms. Russia has a “huge” shortfall in drones, artillery and missiles, but the Kremlin would use the pause in fighting to refill those weapon stocks, Zelensky said on Thursday while on a visit to Estonia. Zelensky said Moscow is currently being forced to stock up on weapons from Iran and North Korea for use against Ukraine. A ceasefire would also give Russia the chance to reposition and regroup its forces, potentially putting Ukr…