In a letter to Congress, the White House said “there is no magical pot of funding available” to provide weapons and equipment for Ukraine.
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The White House said in a letter to Congressional leaders including Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) the U.S. is “out of money” and “nearly out of time” to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia, risking Ukraine’s gains and Russia’s advance, while Republicans demand additional border funding in exchange for passing Ukraine aid.Key Facts
Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young wrote that the U.S. will run out of resources to provide weapons and equipment for Ukraine by the end of the year without congressional action.
Cutting off support “will kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield,” Young warned in the letter, adding that U.S. security assistance packages are “smaller” and aid deliveries are “limited” now.
