Ukraine Faces $27-32B Financing Gap as US Aid Stalls, Asset Seizure Stalled

Ukraine confronts a $27-32 billion financing gap this year as US aid remains at zero since 2025, with Europe covering most funding. Trump's demand for repayment of over $300 billion—far exceeding Kiel Institute's tracked $133 billion—adds uncertainty. Seizing immobilized Russian central bank assets is proposed as the cleanest fix but lacks political will, leaving Ukraine's financing outlook precarious.