Ukraine pushes for 'bold action' on Russian assets to plug $78 billion gap in 2027 — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-pushes-for-bold-action-on-russian-assets-to-plug-78-billion-gap-in-2027Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. Ukraine Seeks EU Use of Frozen Russian Assets to Fill $78 Billion Gaphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-pushes-for-bold-action-on-russian-assets-to-plug-78-billion-gap-in-2027https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-pushes-for-bold-action-on-russian-assets-to-plug-78-billion-gap-in-2027#u99645Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:21:27 +0000Ukraine is urging the European Union to take bold action by utilizing blocked Russian assets to address a projected financial and military shortfall. The country faces a deficit that could reach $78 billion by 2027 if international allies do not increase their current contributions. While President Zelensky stated that more funding is coming from Brussels, EU officials have indicated that further disbursements are contingent upon Ukraine delivering specific reforms. These funding requests come as Russian drone strikes continue to target Kyiv.Why it mattersThe conflict has caused war costs to s