Ukraine has announced that its frontline brigades will receive 7 million Ukrainian hryvnias ($170,000) per battalion to fund their own operational needs.
Funding will scale with the number of battalions deployed in combat, meaning each brigade could see tens of millions of hryvnias more in support.
The increase will enable more purchases of drones and other essential equipment.
“The Ministry of Defence held an urgent budget commission meeting to reallocate funds and raise financing for frontline battalions. The General Staff is compiling the list of units, and the goal is to transfer the funds as quickly as possible,” said Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Rising Tensions
Kyiv’s funding boost for frontline brigades comes amid intensified fighting in the eastern part of the war-torn country.
In a recent move, Russian forces made rapid gains in the Donetsk region, advancing about 10 kilometers (6 miles) and pushing into a narrow sector around the village of Kucheriv Yar.
The developments coincide with renewed diplomatic activity.
Last week, US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin, suggesting potential territorial concessions, but also insisting on pushing for Moscow to end its offensive against Ukraine, which started in early 2022.
European leaders have called for Kyiv’s inclusion in any negotiations between Washington and Moscow.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine will not yield any territory amid concerns in Kyiv over a possible deal involving Ukrainian land concessions.
