Biden Quietly Seeks $24 Billion More for Ukraine Amid GOP Opposition

Nov 27, 2024, 12:45 AM

President Joe Biden is quietly requesting Congress to approve an additional $24 billion in aid for Ukraine before he leaves office. The proposal includes $8 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative to fund U.S. company contracts to arm Kyiv and $16 billion to replenish U.S. weaponry stockpiles depleted by previous assistance. This last-minute plea aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and restock U.S. military supplies prior to the transition of administrations. The total U.S. security assistance to Ukraine since Russia's invasion now exceeds $60 billion. Some Republican lawmakers have expressed opposition to the additional funding, with Senator Mike Lee stating, 'No more money to Ukraine.'