Ukraine aims to secure $20 billion more in military assistance from allies
Photo: Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Partner funding
Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military support from its allies, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said during a joint press conference with the Dutch defense minister.
According to him, this additional funding is intended to complement the aid packages that have already been announced.
A source in Ukraine's defense sector told Reuters that Kyiv plans to raise the issue at the next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein group, which brings together more than 50 countries.
Current aid levels
Fedorov noted that of the roughly $40 billion in assistance announced by allies, Ukraine currently has about $24 billion included in delivery schedules.
Ukraine's priorities
Ukraine is also working with its partners to shift the focus of assistance and improve its effectiveness.
Key priorities include:
- Long-range artillery
- Ukrainian-made drones
- Investments in NATO's PURL initiative
- Air defense systems.
Fedorov stressed that Ukraine views the current period as a "window of opportunity" to strengthen support from its partners.
"We are trying to communicate to our partners that there is a window of opportunity," he said.
He also noted that Russia's advance on the battlefield has slowed this year, partly due to Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian logistics and supply lines.
Ukraine's allies within the G7 and the Ukraine Defense Contact Group have repeatedly pledged to increase military support for Kyiv, particularly in the areas of air defense systems, long-range capabilities, and ammunition.
The G7 leaders also singled out preparations for the coming winter as a separate priority, pledging additional funding and equipment to help ensure Ukraine's energy resilience.
