Representatives of Ukraine's Ministry of Defence attended the 18th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Ukraine Donor Platform, held in Lviv. The event brought together more than 100 delegates from Ukraine's partner countries and international organisations.
Participants discussed several key issues, including efforts to secure €40 billion in international funding to cover Ukraine's defence funding shortfall in 2027.
"This is the amount needed to consolidate our progress and achieve a stronger position by 2027. The vast majority of these funds will be allocated to two areas: drones and air defence. We have a clear vision of how to meet this need," said Oleksandr Plachynta, Head of the Main Directorate of International Defence Resources.
Ukraine is already working to attract new donor countries, increase international assistance budgets and improve the effectiveness of military aid to ensure it more closely meets the needs of Ukrainian forces on the front line.
Among Ukraine's most urgent requests to international partners for the next four months are:
- Air defence interceptors: Supplies of interceptor missiles for Patriot, IRIS-T, NASAMS, SAMP/T and other air defence systems.
- Drone production and strike capabilities: Large-scale funding for the production of interceptor drones, as well as medium- and long-range strike capabilities.
The Ukraine Donor Platform serves as a mechanism for coordinating international assistance, aligning support with the country's most urgent needs and facilitating its long-term recovery.
The platform currently brings together 25 permanent and temporary members and observers.
Its Steering Committee comprises senior officials from Ukraine, G7 countries and the European Union, with international financial institutions and organisations also actively participating in its work.
