What if Putin wins? US allies fear defeat as Ukraine aid stalls
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 With more than $110 billion in assistance mired in political disputes in Washington and Brussels, how long Kyiv will be able to hold back Russian forces and defend Ukraine’s cities and ports against missile attacks is increasingly in question. Ukraine’s backers in both the EU and US contend aid is likely to be approved in some form early next year. But that’s unlikely to yield a major breakthrough, officials said. Beyond that, the outlook is increasingly murky, even as the stalemate on the ground makes it increasingly clear that the fight could go on for years to come.
In a significant move, the United States government has declared its final package of military aid for Ukraine this year, amounting to $250 million. The decision follows urgent appeals from officials..
$250 Million Ukraine Military Aid: The US government has announced a $250 million military aid package for Ukraine, identified as the final tranche of weapons available under existing authorization.
Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022, the Central and Eastern European nations have been under immense pressure from NATO to aid Ukraine, despite the economic implications..