Military aid accounting

US Aid to Ukraine: $18 Billion Reality Check

A recent study by Economists for Ukraine reveals that the actual value of US military aid to Ukraine significantly differs from official figures. The discrepancy stems primarily from the overvaluation of supplied US arms stockpiles and indirect aid transfers through allies. While the US claims over $60 billion in aid, the study estimates the true value of military aid at $18.3 billion, with an additional $32.6 billion in direct budget support. This total of $50.9 billion, though substantial, represents a small fraction of the US federal budget.

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