2026.09.25 19:19 GMT+8

Zelenskyy: 'As for the $27 billion state budget deficit, most of this money is for our drones, missiles, and supplies for our warriors. A third of this funding is for drones for January, February, and March 2027. And if we do not order and pay for them in October and November, we will face serious challenges. We discussed this in detail with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva – what programs could be available and how to help Ukraine. The response has been positive and constructive. Everyone understands that covering this deficit is very important. Everyone understands that Ukraine cannot be left on its own and that more must be invested in Ukrainian-made drones and missiles, because most of this deficit is precisely the funding needed for weapons. '

Updated 2026.09.25 19:19 GMT+8
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