Zelensky reports $27 bn defense funding gap; $9 bn needed for drones Jan‑Mar.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a $27 billion shortfall in Ukraine's defense budget, emphasizing an urgent $9 billion need for drone purchases between January and March. The funding gap threatens the procurement of drones and missiles needed for ongoing operations.
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- 25 Sep 2026 · 09:52 UTC
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- 25 Sep 2026 · 09:52 UTC
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