Zelenski solicită UE bani în avans pentru apărarea Ucrainei din împrumutul de 90 de miliarde de euro • Newsweek România

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested the EU to advance part of a €90 billion loan to cover a $27 billion defense budget deficit. The EU's financial assistance program includes €60 billion for military purchases and €30 billion for budget support. Zelensky emphasized the urgency of receiving funds to pay military salaries and compensations. Additionally, he discussed the need for at least 300 interceptor missiles for air defense systems and the urgent unlocking of Ukrainian ports affected by Russian attacks. The meeting aimed to address these critical issues amid ongoing conflict with Russia.