# Ukraine urges ‘bold action’ on Russian assets to fill $78bn 2027 shortfall

https://mins.news/en/item/79030

- euronews, 2026-09-29 16:43 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/ukraine-pushes-for-bold-action-on-russian-assets-to-plug-78bn-shortfall-in-2027

> Russia’s relentless airstrikes are widening Ukraine’s financial gap. With costs rising and the deficit swelling, Ukraine is urging European allies to tap immobilised Russian assets to help cover a $78 billion shortfall in 2027.

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