Zelensky Says Ukraine Needs $27B as Russia Targets Odesa Ports, Grain Corridor — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelensky-says-ukraine-needs-27b-as-russia-targets-odesa-ports-grain-corridorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Zelensky requests $27B as Russia targets Odesa portshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelensky-says-ukraine-needs-27b-as-russia-targets-odesa-ports-grain-corridorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelensky-says-ukraine-needs-27b-as-russia-targets-odesa-ports-grain-corridor#u49746Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:55:28 +0000President Volodymyr Zelensky states Ukraine requires $27B in funding while Russia targets the grain corridor and Odesa ports. The EU has approved €6.1 billion for Ukrainian defense, but Politico reports a remaining €23B funding gap due to slow Western disbursements. Amid these financial pressures, Zelensky claims Ukraine can now produce 200 to 300 long-range drones every day with a strike reach of up to 3,000 km. France is reportedly attempting to restrict the use of EU funds for procurement from non-European sources.Why it mattersControl over Odesa ports is critical for Ukraine's agricul