Zelenskiy says Ukraine aims to secure at least $1 billion monthly for U.S. weapons purchases


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  • Monday, 25 Aug 2025

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint press conference with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Kyiv aims to secure at least $1 billion on a monthly basis from allies to purchase U.S. weapons for its war effort against Russia.

He made the remark during a joint briefing in Kyiv with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, where he also said Norway could contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine when it comes to air defence and maritime security.

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Dan Peleschuk; Editing by Toby Chopra)

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