Ukraine is urging its Western partners to step up military funding, arguing that additional resources are urgently needed to sustain recent battlefield momentum and prevent Russia from adapting to evolving Ukrainian tactics. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told POLITICO that Kyiv sees a limited window of opportunity to deepen its gains through expanded investment in drones, missiles, and military innovation.

Ukraine’s resurgent defence industry is locked in a race against time to produce more drones and missiles and dial up the pressure on Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov wants billions more in military aid to continue his transformation of the Ukrainian military and continue shifting the momentum against…