# Europe unable to finance all of Kyiv’s requests this year — WSJ

https://mins.news/en/item/53660

- TASS, 2026-09-10 20:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2185781

> The Wall Street Journal reports that European governments may be unable to cover Ukraine’s multibillion-dollar requests for additional financing. The rise of Germany’s AfD and France’s National Rally, both opposed to financial support for Ukraine, is prompting EU leaders to avoid new commitments. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has put Ukraine’s defense budget shortfall at $27 billion and wants partners to provide $52 billion in 2027.

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