EU lobbies G7 for increased Ukraine funding amid funding drop

• The EU is lobbying G7 nations to increase their support for Ukraine.
• Non-EU allies have pledged $4.5 billion for 2027, down from over $20 billion this year.
• The drop in funding is expected to put further pressure on government balance sheets.
• The Financial Times reported on the funding situation and its implications.
• France’s Marine Le Pen is mentioned as a key political figure in the context.