During an address to the European Council, Zelensky warned that Vladimir Putin intends to maintain the conflict long-term by building a Russian state modeled after North Korea. He urged the council to formally integrate Ukraine's defense capabilities into European Union budgets from 2028 onward, arguing that Ukrainian military strength and technology serve as a primary guarantee for European security.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Zelensky Requests 70 Billion Euro Funding Boost From European Council
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The war with Russia will cost 155 billion euros next year, creating a funding gap that requires more financial assistance for weaponry and resilience. President Volodymyr Zelensky requested at least 70 billion euros in additional support from the European Council to meet these costs and scale up military hardware. Ukraine could increase its production of drones by two to three times with more funding, a move Zelensky said would allow the military to put more pressure on Russian supply lines and front-line assaults.
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