President Volodymyr Zelensky said in Brussels, where the leaders had gathered, that without the money, his country would have to reduce its drone production significantly.
The continent’s leaders are discussing a contentious deal to back Ukraine and its war effort. The final decision will signal the extent of Europe’s ability to face down Moscow.
Often left out by the United States in peace negotiations, European countries are working to assert their leadership and bolster Ukraine with an ambitious funding plan. But can they agree?
From left: Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and President Emmanuel Macron of France at a meeting in London this month.