Ukraine's War Budget Crisis Deepens | Johannesburg News

Ukraine is set to unveil a record-breaking defense budget for 2027 as the war’s daily cost surges to $190 million — up from $116 million in 2022 — forcing Kyiv to urgently seek over $52 billion in international aid. With only $20 billion pledged so far, Ukraine is eyeing frozen Russian assets held by European allies as a critical lifeline. Meanwhile, Russia’s intensified attacks on infrastructure are slashing revenues, while military demands soar, creating a $27 billion funding gap. To maintain Western support, Ukraine must push through wartime tax and governance reforms — including a new foreign parcel tax — to unlock nearly $4 billion in EU funds and meet IMF conditions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/world/2026-09-16-ukraine-proposes-record-defence-spending-next-year-as-war-costs-soar/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6523557597390a4c Report issues to [email protected].