Zelensky: Most of Ukraine's budget deficit is funding for weapons

The head of state said this while speaking to the media, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "I had several meetings – with business representatives, financial groups, IMF Managing Director Kristalina [Georgieva], and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. There has been a positive and constructive response from the EU and the International Monetary Fund. Everyone understands that it is very important to cover this deficit. Everyone understands that Ukraine cannot be left on its own, that we need to invest more in Ukrainian-made drones and missiles. Because most of this deficit is precisely funding for weapons. Everyone understands how difficult this period is and how difficult it is to withstand the constant strikes," he said.