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Ukraine calls on partners to fund drone production and air defense

4 sourcesPublished 01/09/2026, 00:00 · Updated 02/09/2026, 09:45

Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara urged EU defense ministers to finance the production of Ukrainian drones and provide missiles for air defense. The total funding need is estimated at approximately $27 billion.

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EU defense ministers' meeting took place on September 1, 2026
Ukraine needs $27 billion for defense
The call concerns drone production and air defense missiles
Request includes Patriot missiles and air-to-air interceptors
Appeal to partners before the onset of winter

Yevhenii Khmara · European Union · Kaia Callas

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