Ukraine faces €23B defense funding hole as Western cash comes too slow
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-08-25 01:27 UTC+10:00
Section: Air defense
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, Tax & Budget, Elections, War & Conflict
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KYIV — Ukraine faces a €23 billion hole in its defense budget this year, leaving Kyiv scrambling for cash to fight Russia even as Western leaders gathered in the capital to mark the country's independence day and pledge ongoing support.
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