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Ukraine Seeks $20 Billion To Increase Pressure On Russia. Ukraine is preparing to ask its allies for an additional $20 billion in military support as it looks to build on recent battlefield gains against Russia. A senior Ukrainian defense official said Kyiv wants more funding to expand attacks on Russian military and strategic targets. The request is expected to be made at the next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on June 18, where allies coordinate military and financial assistance. According to Ukrainian officials, partner nations could each be asked to contribute between $2 billion and $6 billion through aid packages or loans. The money would be used to strengthen air defenses, buy more drones and ammunition, improve electronic warfare systems and support Ukraine’s domestic defense industry. Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian logistics networks, fuel supplies, oil facilities and military infrastructure with long-range drone and missile strikes. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian unmanned systems are successfully carrying out operations from the front line to deep inside Russian territory. The additional funding would come on top of the billions already pledged by allies and would help Ukraine maintain pressure before Russia adapts to new battlefield tactics.
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