Zelenskyy: Failure to pay for drone orders in Oct-Nov could cause supply problems in Jan-Feb
Ukraine needs to finance drone orders in October-November to ensure supplies for January-February, otherwise it will face serious supply challenges, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that failure to finance drone orders in October and November could lead to significant supply issues in January and February. While the $27 billion requested covers financial support for soldiers and various military supplies, a substantial portion - around a third, possibly more - is specifically earmarked for drones needed in the coming months.
Zelenskyy acknowledged discussions with the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding this matter. He urged the European Commission to accelerate the disbursement of the second tranche of the planned $90 billion, emphasizing that this funding is crucial for procuring the necessary drones and missiles for the first half of 2024.
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