{
  "id": 4665859,
  "title": "Ministry Of Defense Already Has Options To Address $27 Billion Funding Gap — Khmara",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/ministry-of-defense-already-has-options-to-address-27-billion-funding",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/ministry-of-defense-already-has-options-to-address-27-billion-funding-gap-khmara/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A $27 billion defense funding gap exists, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara. The Ministry of Defense possesses multiple solutions to address this gap. One option involves utilizing a portion of the European loan designated for Ukraine in the upcoming year. Additionally, the ministry seeks to collaborate with countries that have not yet committed to financial assistance or could potentially augment their contributions. Khmara disclosed this information during an interview with journalists. The ministry has pinpointed potential partners with whom it aims to engage in separate communication to secure additional funding for specific defense requirements. Khmara emphasized that Ukraine will present these partners with a clear plan, outlining the tasks the Defense Forces must undertake, the necessary projects, the expected outcomes, and the corresponding deadlines. The Verkhovna Rada approved amendments to the 2026 state budget on June 10, primarily aimed at increasing spending on security and defense. This allocation amounts to ₴4.4 trillion.",
  "summary": "As of today, there is a $27 billion defense funding gap, for which the Ministry of Defense already has options for a solution. These include using part of the European loan earmarked for next year, and engaging other countries that have not yet joined in financial assistance to Ukraine. UATV English reports that this was stated by Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara while speaking with…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ukrainian defense minister Yevhen Khmara reveals $27 billion funding gap.",
    "Ministry of Defense has multiple solutions to address funding gap.",
    "Options include using European loan and collaborating with potential partners."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}