Ukraine finance minister says donor ‘tiredness’ growing as war drags on

Ukraine’s Finance Minister, Serhiy Marchenko, expressed concerns about securing financial support as donor countries are shifting their attention to upcoming elections and geopolitical tensions. Marchenko highlighted the ongoing war with Russia and the need for Western support to cover a $43 billion budget gap in 2024. However, he noted a decrease in the willingness of governments to support Ukraine due to geopolitical shifts and internal political contexts in different countries.