
President Vladimir Zelensky announced the defense budget deficit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked allies for an additional $27 billion to cover the defense budget shortfall caused by declining government revenues.
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Ukraine is facing a defense budget deficit due to declining government revenues.
The Ukrainian authorities have asked Europe for another $27 billion. The New York Times writes about this.
“President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies that Ukraine faces an unexpectedly large defense budget deficit. To survive this year, he will need another 27 billion dollars,” the message states.
The request for funds, as the publication notes, could complicate Kyiv’s relationship with its allies, due to the unexpectedly increased budget deficit, allegedly formed due to a decrease in government revenues.

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