G7 set to leave Ukraine with $52 billion budget black hole despite EU push (opens original article in a new tab)

G7 countries are expected to avoid making major financial commitments to Ukraine despite the EU's 90 billion euro loan, leaving a $52 billion budget shortfall for Ukraine to address.

• G7 statement emphasizes Ukraine's battlefield advantage but avoids major financial pledges
• EU agreed 90 billion euro loan to cover two-thirds of Ukraine's needs until 2027
• Ukraine still requires $52 billion in additional funding from other countries