Ukraine's Minfin details $27B defense budget deficit: $7B personnel, $20B arms

Ukraine's Finance Ministry disclosed a $27 billion defense budget shortfall for 2026, comprising $7 billion for military pay and $20 billion for armaments and related costs. The figure signals sustained fiscal strain amid ongoing conflict, with funding gaps likely to require external assistance or domestic adjustments. The breakdown clarifies the scale of Ukraine's defense financing needs but leaves sourcing of funds uncertain.