# Zelensky says Ukraine’s main challenges are the coming winter and budget deficit

https://mins.news/en/item/47616

- TASS, 2026-09-06 20:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2183409

> After talks with US and EU representatives, Vladimir Zelensky identified the approaching winter and a budget shortfall as Ukraine’s key challenges. He said defense industry, military and humanitarian funding was seriously lacking, and that he was counting on US aid if hostilities continue into winter.

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