U.S. Administration Urges Congress to Provide $11.8 Billion in Aid to Ukraine
Date: 2023-11-07 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: POLICY
In a significant move, the U.S. administration has made an impassioned plea to Congress for the allocation of $11.8 billion in direct budgetary support to Ukraine. The call was made by top figures within the administration, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and USAID Administrator Samantha Power. Their appeal is to endorse President Biden's request for additional funding designed to meet national security needs.
This funding package, initiated by President Biden, encompasses military, economic, and humanitarian assistance aimed at safeguarding U.S. national security interests amidst global challenges. The administration underscores the vital connection between direct budgetary support for Ukraine and its success on the battlefield. It allows Ukraine to sustain governance and economic stability while focusing its resources on defense.
What sets this funding apart is the unparalleled level of reliable oversight and transparency, coupled with substantial budgetary support from the European Union, other G7 partners, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This financial backing is a testament to the international community's commitment to Ukraine's security and prosperity.
Last month, President Biden submitted a comprehensive request to Congress, totaling $106 billion, which includes aid not only to Ukraine but also to Israel, Taiwan, measures to strengthen U.S. borders, and other appropriations.
This funding package, initiated by President Biden, encompasses military, economic, and humanitarian assistance aimed at safeguarding U.S. national security interests amidst global challenges. The administration underscores the vital connection between direct budgetary support for Ukraine and its success on the battlefield. It allows Ukraine to sustain governance and economic stability while focusing its resources on defense.
What sets this funding apart is the unparalleled level of reliable oversight and transparency, coupled with substantial budgetary support from the European Union, other G7 partners, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This financial backing is a testament to the international community's commitment to Ukraine's security and prosperity.
Last month, President Biden submitted a comprehensive request to Congress, totaling $106 billion, which includes aid not only to Ukraine but also to Israel, Taiwan, measures to strengthen U.S. borders, and other appropriations.
