Pentagon discloses overall expense of assistance to Ukraine
Since the escalation of hostilities with Russia in 2022, the US Congress has allocated $182.99 billion to Ukraine. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to reassess America’s support for Kiev.
According to a report from the Pentagon’s Inspector General released on Thursday, the US Congress has allocated $182.99 billion to Ukraine since Russia’s military operation began in February 2022.
Out of this total, approximately $131.36 billion has been directed towards security-related activities. This includes $46.51 billion for an increased US military presence in Europe and $45.78 billion for replenishing weaponry sent to Ukraine. Additionally, $43.84 billion has been allocated for governance programs, which cover salaries for Ukrainian public servants, and $4.08 billion is designated for humanitarian assistance.
The US has delivered various military equipment to Ukraine, including vehicles, ammunition, weapons, artillery, and demolition tools. The aid packages have prominently featured Bradley fighting vehicles, favored by Ukrainian troops over Abrams tanks due to their speed and agility on the battlefield. American maintenance experts continue to provide remote support for this equipment via secure communication channels.
The US Agency for International Development has also provided an extra $3.9 billion in direct budget support to Ukraine, part of a larger $7.84 billion supplemental appropriation approved in April 2024. This support is crucial for ongoing government operations and delivering essential services in Ukraine, covering salaries for civil servants and school employees, assistance for internally displaced persons, support for low-income families, and subsidies for housing and utilities.
While the Biden administration has expressed its commitment to providing financial and military support to Ukraine “for as long as it takes” in the conflict with Russia, there are growing concerns about how President-elect Donald Trump's election might influence future military assistance.
Earlier this week, Trump emphasized his intent to work diligently to resolve the conflict, highlighting the importance of preventing further bloodshed.
Russian officials have characterized the conflict as a proxy war instigated by the West against Russia, claiming that the US and its allies are willing to fight “to the last Ukrainian.” Moscow seeks to achieve its national security objectives in this conflict, regardless of the financial and military support extended to Ukraine.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
According to a report from the Pentagon’s Inspector General released on Thursday, the US Congress has allocated $182.99 billion to Ukraine since Russia’s military operation began in February 2022.
Out of this total, approximately $131.36 billion has been directed towards security-related activities. This includes $46.51 billion for an increased US military presence in Europe and $45.78 billion for replenishing weaponry sent to Ukraine. Additionally, $43.84 billion has been allocated for governance programs, which cover salaries for Ukrainian public servants, and $4.08 billion is designated for humanitarian assistance.
The US has delivered various military equipment to Ukraine, including vehicles, ammunition, weapons, artillery, and demolition tools. The aid packages have prominently featured Bradley fighting vehicles, favored by Ukrainian troops over Abrams tanks due to their speed and agility on the battlefield. American maintenance experts continue to provide remote support for this equipment via secure communication channels.
The US Agency for International Development has also provided an extra $3.9 billion in direct budget support to Ukraine, part of a larger $7.84 billion supplemental appropriation approved in April 2024. This support is crucial for ongoing government operations and delivering essential services in Ukraine, covering salaries for civil servants and school employees, assistance for internally displaced persons, support for low-income families, and subsidies for housing and utilities.
While the Biden administration has expressed its commitment to providing financial and military support to Ukraine “for as long as it takes” in the conflict with Russia, there are growing concerns about how President-elect Donald Trump's election might influence future military assistance.
Earlier this week, Trump emphasized his intent to work diligently to resolve the conflict, highlighting the importance of preventing further bloodshed.
Russian officials have characterized the conflict as a proxy war instigated by the West against Russia, claiming that the US and its allies are willing to fight “to the last Ukrainian.” Moscow seeks to achieve its national security objectives in this conflict, regardless of the financial and military support extended to Ukraine.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
