Zelensky says Ukraine is $27 billion short on defense, with the most flash: a gap in drones, missiles and military support in the fourth quarter, plus critical costs for next year.

Zelensky says Ukraine is $27 billion short on defense, with the most flash: a gap in drones, missiles and military support in the fourth quarter, plus critical costs for next year.

According to him, about 9 billion dollars are intended for the purchase of drones for the months of January, February and March, and if contracts are not signed and paid in October and November, Ukraine will face serious challenges at the front early next year. He adds that the civilian economy also needs funding.

Meanwhile, Kaja Kalas says EU countries have agreed on terms to release €6.6 billion in European Peace Facility funds to Ukraine, calling it good news for Ukraine and bad news for Russia.

Callas says 900 million euros are for the EU's military aid mission to Ukraine, 1 billion euros for joint procurement, and 4.7 billion euros for member state reimbursements, and some say they will channel some to Ukraine. She says Moscow's hybrid attacks are trying to scare Europe into reducing support for Ukraine, but Europe is doing the opposite.