ZELENSKYY WARNS 20M UKRAINIANS COULD FLEE TO EUROPE IF RUSSIA WINS WAR

What happened: Zelenskyy warned that up to 20 million Ukrainians could flee to Europe if Ukraine falls to Russia, speaking at an EU leaders summit in Brussels. Key numbers: Over 4 million Ukrainians live in EU countries under temporary protection status, per Eurostat. Kyiv faces a budget shortfall of $30 to $35 million next year, per IMF projections, even with a €90 billion EU loan. The EU has a €2 trillion budget impasse. Why it matters: Zelenskyy traveled to Brussels to shore up financial support as the EU's priorities include rising energy costs, elections and geopolitical crises.

Zelenskyy warned that up to 20 million Ukrainians could flee to Europe if Ukraine falls to Russia, speaking at an EU leaders summit in Brussels.

Zelenskyy traveled to Brussels to shore up financial support as the EU's priorities include rising energy costs, elections and geopolitical crises.