Ukraine's $70 Billion Defense Request to Be Reviewed by Partners, Macron Says

French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe will not abandon Ukraine and will consider Kyiv's request for an additional $70 billion in defense funding. The announcement was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing France24. Macron stated that financing will be considered by G7 countries, partners, and Europeans. He also said Europe is working on providing satellite and early warning systems assistance, as tensions with the US highlighted Kyiv's dependence on American battlefield technology. On October 16, President Volodymyr Zelensky requested at least 70 billion euros from Europe for defense in 2027, citing Russia's increasing war spending and Ukraine's 155 billion euro cost next year. SpaceX recently limited Starlink terminal speeds in Ukraine.