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Ukraine Warns $27 Billion Gap Threatens Weapon Deliveries

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC · How we work

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The European Commission says Ukraine's 2026 financial and military needs are fully met.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned a $27 billion defence shortfall threatens weapon deliveries.
Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko said Ukraine faces a $78 billion 2027 gap, $32.6 billion budget and $45 billion defence.
Marchenko warned Russian attacks on infrastructure and a Black Sea blockade could cripple Ukraine's economy.

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The European Commission says Ukraine's 2026 financial and military needs are fully met.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned a $27 billion defence shortfall threatens weapon deliveries.
Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko said Ukraine faces a $78 billion 2027 gap, $32.6 billion budget and $45 billion defence.
Marchenko warned Russian attacks on infrastructure and a Black Sea blockade could cripple Ukraine's economy.