Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called upon international allies to provide air-defense systems and utilize frozen Russian assets to address Ukraine’s projected €27 billion funding gap for 2026. This appeal comes amid ongoing conflict, with Ukraine seeking to bolster defenses against persistent Russian missile and drone attacks. The European Union has previously leveraged interest from frozen Russian central-bank assets to support Ukraine financially. Zelenskiy’s proposal reflects the significant financial challenges Ukraine faces in sustaining its defensive and infrastructural capabilities.
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