“The final aid package for Ukraine from the Biden administration may be worth 500 million dollars – media The Biden administration plans to announce the final package of military aid to Ukraine in the amount of about 500 million dollars. By the end of Biden’s term, Ukraine will receive 80-90% of the promised equipment.”, — write on: unn.ua
“According to my information, the amount of the aid package is still being approved, but it will probably amount to about 500 million dollars. The rest of the funds will be disposed of by the administration of Donald Trump,” Babb said in the report.
In response to VOA’s questions, Pentagon officials said the US military package for Ukraine would be “substantial” but would not cover all of the $4.3 billion left in the budget for aid to Ukraine under the presidential powers program approved by Congress in April. last year
It is noted that the US military needs to replenish its own reserves in the coming weeks before it can send more aid, which is how the US explains the reason that, despite the promise, it will still not be possible to use all the approved aid to Ukraine by January 20, the day of the inauguration of the newly elected president.
By the time President Joe Biden leaves office, approximately 80-90% of all equipment promised to Kyiv will be delivered to Ukraine.
However, some equipment, including vehicles promised to Ukraine that are still under repair, will not be ready this month.
In addition, it is reported that this figure of 80-90% does not include the US aid sent through the funding of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative – the latest package of this aid in the amount of 1.2 billion dollars was announced last week. This Initiative allows the Pentagon to purchase new equipment for Ukraine, rather than giving it away from its stockpiles. However, it takes more time. It will take months and even years for such aid to reach Kyiv.
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The Associated Press reported that the United States may announce a significant package of military aid to Ukraine. This will probably take place during the visit of Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin to Germany for a Rammstein-style meeting on January 9.