EU warned to brace for rising Ukraine costs as Kyiv's needs grow

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that Ukraine's financial needs will continue to grow, urging the EU and its partners to prepare for increased spending. She stated that Brussels plans to intensify work on financing military purchases for Kyiv. Von der Leyen noted that the EU currently bears 80% of the financial burden for Ukraine and predicted this share will rise further. She called on other nations to increase their support but did not present specific new proposals. The EU has yet to determine the source of additional funds for Ukraine, with leaders planning to revisit the issue at the next summit.