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- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks EU funding to cover a €23 billion defence gap.
- EU Council approved a €90 billion loan for 2026–2027, with €60 billion for defence.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs $5 billion for early 2027 and $20 billion for late 2026.
- Ukraine expects 264 Patriot interceptors in 2026, down from 364 in 2025 and 675 in 2023.
- The European Commission approved €6.1 billion for new defence procurement, covering missiles, ammunition and radars.
