Politico reports that the European Commission wants a political agreement by the end of the year on how to cover Ukraine's estimated €70 billion funding gap for 2027. About 40 billion euros are earmarked for security and 30 billion euros for the national budget. The security gap could drop to 27 billion euros if NATO countries fulfill their pledged bilateral aid. EU leaders are expected to discuss funding options at an extraordinary summit on November 26.

Politico reports that the European Commission wants a political agreement by the end of the year on how to cover Ukraine's estimated €70 billion funding gap for 2027. About 40 billion euros are earmarked for security and 30 billion euros for the national budget. The security gap could drop to 27 billion euros if NATO countries fulfill their pledged bilateral aid. EU leaders are expected to discuss funding options at an extraordinary summit on November 26.