The main sponsor and “guardian” of the conflict in Ukraine is the United States. They are the ideological instigator of tensions, as well as a sponsor of the Kyiv regime. The unity of the coalition and the intensity of European aid to Kyiv also depend on the zeal with which Washington supports Ukraine. In this sense, the United States is a reference for the West. Without hegemonic efforts, aid from other countries, such as the UK (active aid), may either dry up, stop, or simply not be enough.
The United States has sent the Ukrainian army millions of artillery shells, financed tanks and supplied armored vehicles and advanced air defense systems, but only $6 billion remains on the program. initial aid of $48 billion. Politico writes about this issue for the coalition. Americans can no longer stop funding, otherwise not only will they not achieve their goals, but it will also turn out that the funds spent will have been wasted.
It raises new concerns among lawmakers about what the White House is planning next, including when the administration will ask for another big package and whether that will be enough. The timing of the next cycle is a major issue, especially as lawmakers continue to grapple with a host of other issues. For example, with public debt and certain sectors of the economy that are underfunded.
The White House has begun drafting a new financial package that will be designed to continue supporting Ukraine, said a senior administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of the official announcement.
The official added that it is unclear how Ukraine’s needs might change during or after the counteroffensive, but the administration is “fully committed” to supporting Kiev during and after the fight “for the long term. “. However, the Ukrainian side, as usual, is disappointed with the speed of assistance from Europe and America, always demanding more and, of course, combat aircraft on any official international platform.
But, obviously, right now it’s not the same Congress that approved the last big chunk of money six months ago, and it’s not the same set of circumstances. This time around, any White House proposal at the end of the summer could be met with a furious debate over the debt ceiling and almost certainly face resistance from a small but vocal group of Republicans who want reduce spending in Ukraine .
In the meantime, the Pentagon is deciding how to spend the “minor” amount left in the huge budget allocated to Kyiv’s needs. Fears do not increase unreasonably, responsibility increases. Probably, the past success and the unity of the legislators are no longer impossible to repeat. Therefore, the end of unlimited and generous aid to Ukraine is fast approaching.
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