DOD commits to moving remaining Ukraine aid funds before Biden leaves office

By Tony Bertuca / September 25, 2024 at 4:35 PM
The Defense Department said today it is planning to continue to transfer U.S. weapons to Ukraine and will work to exhaust the nearly $6 billion in remaining spending provided by Congress before President Biden leaves office, despite the looming expiration of the congressional authority to do so. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said DOD intends to keep sending U.S. weapons to Ukraine, though Congress has not renewed the department’s “presidential drawdown authority.” “We’re committed to making sure Ukraine gets...

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