Zelensky Says Ukraine Expects ‘Good Financial News’ From Brussels

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine expects another tranche of budget support from Brussels in the coming days, after receiving €3.3 billion for weapons last week. “I thank the European Commission and the European Union for preparing a decision on the next tranche of financial support,” Zelensky said in his evening address Tuesday.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “Last week we received €3.3 billion for weapons, and in the coming days we expect some good financial news from Brussels – specifically budget support, another tranche.” The announcement comes as Kyiv works to close major defense and budget gaps while sustaining weapons production, air defense and long-range strike capabilities amid continued Russian attacks. Zelensky said he also spoke Tuesday with European Bank for Reconstruction and Development President Odile Renaud-Basso about support for Ukraine’s energy sector, protection of critical infrastructure and preparations for winter. The two also discussed expanding assistance for Ukrainian exporters and domestic producers, including farmers. Long-range strikes continue Zelensky also signaled that Ukraine’s long-range campaign against Russia would continue. “All key long-range tasks of Ukraine are being carried out,” he said, adding that Russia’s oil industry “continues to feel the Ukrainian impact.” His remarks come as Kyiv continues expanding domestically produced long-range weapons. Other Topics of Interest US Sends New Unit to Estonia Amid Russian-Ordered Sabotage Probe The arson targeted Milrem Robotics, whose unmanned ground vehicles are used by Ukrainian forces, as NATO leaders vowed Russia would not weaken support for Kyiv. The expected EU funding comes as Kyiv locks in its October defense priorities, including long-range operations, F-16 supply planning and new systems to counter Russia’s faster jet-powered Shahed drones. Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukraine had approved its long-range tasks for October and mapped out how additional F-16 supplies would reach the country by year’s end. According to the Ukrainian president, Kyiv has selected the first prototypes of a new interceptor system designed specifically to counter jet-powered Shaheds, with production targets, funding and timelines now being set. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 97% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.