Ukraine has regained the initiative on the battlefield after months of strikes on Russian troops, logistics hubs, and oil infrastructure, but risks losing that advantage without additional Western funding, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.In an interview with Politico published on Tuesday, Fedorov said Ukraine has a limited opportunity to maintain pressure on Russia before Moscow adapts to Kyiv’s latest military innovations.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.“We need the next level of aid to be able to finish the job,” Fedorov said.“If we have enough resources to launch a new cycle of war innovations before Russia adapts to the current one, we will get another six months,” he added.Fedorov urged Ukraine’s partners to quickly increase military assistance, arguing that speed has become a decisive factor on the battlefield.“In a war of technology, you can see how quickly you can turn the tide. It all depends on the speed of financing and our actions,” he said.Kyiv is seeking additional funding beyond existing commitments, including access to the entire €6.6 billion ($7.5 billion) available through the European Peace Facility (EPF) program.Rather than reimbursing EU member states for military aid already delivered, Ukraine wants the funds directed straight to Kyiv to finance new weapons procurement.“Abandon non-priority contracts”On Tuesday, Ukraine received €3.9 billion ($4.5 billion) from the EU as the first defense payment under the Ukraine Support Loan program.