❗️Ukraine plans to request an additional $20 billion from allies at the June 18 Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, according to Politico.

❗️Ukraine plans to request an additional $20 billion from allies at the June 18 Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, according to Politico. The funding would be used for air defenses, drones, ammunition, electronic warfare equipment, long-range strike capabilities and procurement from Ukrainian defense companies. Officials argue the money is needed to preserve Ukraine’s current battlefield momentum.