Main points
- The delay in the €90 billion loan has negatively affected Ukraine's ability to produce weapons.
- Ukraine plans to produce over 7 million drones to equalize forces on the front.
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The delay in providing Ukraine with a 90 billion euro loan, according to Zelensky, negatively affected Ukrainian capabilities. However, the defenders coped well and maintained an effective defense.
Zelenskyy spoke about this during a telethon.
How did the delay in the EU loan affect Ukrainian capabilities?
Zelensky noted that the delay in the 90 billion euro loan was painful for Ukraine. Ukraine had for a certain period less capacity to produce weapons, including drones, than it could have.
Russian troops have used FPV drones more often than Ukrainians. The state plans to produce over 7 million drones, which will equalize forces on the front.
Part of the funds will be directed to the protection of energy facilities.
Three countries will help with the purchase of missiles for Ukraine
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President Zelenskyy has agreed with European partners on new contributions to the PURL program for the purchase of Patriot missiles.
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At the same time, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga added in a telethon that the President of Ukraine agreed on financing for weapons purchases and aid packages in Cyprus.