Zelensky Says Ukraine Needs More Funding to Triple Drone Output
Zelensky said Ukraine can triple drone output with more funding as Russia steps up mass strikes and Kyiv faces a $27 billion defense shortfall.
- Ukraine needs more funding to triple drone production and expand long-range strikes against Russia to pressure Moscow for peace talks.
- Ukraine currently produces 200 to 300 long-range strike drones daily, while Russia has increased drone attacks up to 1,000 targets per day.
- Ukraine faces a $27 billion defense funding shortfall as the Ministry of Defence has already spent funds budgeted through 2026.
- The Coalition of the Willing agreed to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, increase military aid, tighten sanctions on Russia, and prepare a multinational force after a ceasefire.
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Russia is attacking Ukraine with more and more drones. Kiev wants to fight back with long-haul attacks, but according to Selenskyy needs more money.
Ukraine wants to expand drone attacks on Russian territory, said Selenskyy in Kiev. The country is accelerating and increasing the production of long-range drones and missiles. The President of Ukraine needs more money for this.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for increased financial assistance from European leaders to step up national production of drones and missiles The President
In particular, the President of Ukraine stated that he wanted to "increase the production" of drones and missiles to "take more attacks" in Russia.
According to the Ukrainian president, who spoke at a meeting of member states of the Coalition of Volunteers, the defense of his country is currently facing a budget deficit. Spending decisions taken at the beginning of the year have already led to the anticipated use of funds planned for the second half of 2026.
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