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Ukrainians launch fundraising “for nuclear weapons” after Zelenskyy-Trump showdown

Kate Kikot
1 March, 2025 Saturday
16:22

Ukraine's fundraising initiative “for nuclear weapons” was supported by 61 countries. After Ukraine, most donations come from the United States and Poland

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Fundraising for the production of nuclear weapons for Ukraine, at the request of Ukrainians, was launched by Monobank co-founder Oleh Gorokhovsky. 

He announced this on his Telegram channel. 

Less than in 24 hours, the campaign raise over UAH 21 million. Donations come not only from Ukrainians — 61 country supported the initiative.

According to the Ukrainian banker, most foreign donations come from the US and the EU.

“About 70,000 participants from 61 countries. After Ukraine, the US donates the most, followed by Poland. Thank you, friends! The Americans and Poles are our closest friends and allies beyond any doubt,” Gorokhovsky wrote.

  • As a reminder, on February 28, President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Washington, D.C., and the politicians ended up arguing. Trump said that Zelenskyy was not ready for peace. The President of Ukraine left the White House early.
  • They were planning to sign a minerals deal that day, but did not. 
  • World leaders supported Zelenskyy.
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