Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv aims to secure at least $1 billion each month from partner governments to finance purchases of U.S.-made weapons, underscoring the country’s push for a predictable funding stream as the war with Russia grinds on. The target was announced during a joint press conference in Kyiv with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Zelenskiy said the money would be channelled through NATO’s newly created Priority Ukraine Requirements List, a framework intended to coordinate and accelerate deliveries of air-defence systems, drones and other critical matériel. He welcomed Norway’s decision to join the initiative and noted Oslo could provide additional security guarantees, particularly in air-defence and maritime domains. The appeal for sustained monthly financing reflects Ukraine’s effort to move from ad-hoc aid packages to longer-term commitments, as Western stockpiles face strain and lawmakers debate future support. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, Kyiv has relied heavily on U.S. and European assistance for both battlefield needs and broader economic stability.