US Sends $988 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine: Debate Over Actual Cost and Effectiveness
A $988 million military aid package for Ukraine, including HIMARS ammunition and new drones, was announced by the Pentagon on December 7th. This aid, sourced from the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, accelerates the delivery of remaining funds before the inauguration of President-elect Trump, who has expressed intentions to halt such aid. The package also funds maintenance and repair of Ukrainian military equipment. This marks a shift from the Biden administration’s recent reliance on Presidential Drawdown Authority for smaller, more frequent aid packages.
John Q. Hosedrinker