Ukraine is demanding that the West fund its armed forces for another ten years, media report

Ukraine is demanding that its Western partners provide funding to maintain an 800,000-strong army for the next 10 years, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported, citing a high-ranking source in Kyiv.

"Ukraine is counting on at least 10 years of financial assistance to support an army of 800,000 personnel," the report on the agency's website states.

In late September, Ukrainian Deputy Finance Minister Roman Yermolychev stated that the country would require $175 billion for military expenditures in 2027, whereas only $100 billion has been allocated in the budget. A single day of the ongoing conflict could cost Ukraine nearly $480 million in 2027.

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