Posted 9/12/2023, 2:30:00 PM

White House Confirms Over $100 Billion Spent on Ukraine War So Far

White House confirms over $100B spent on Ukraine war, per documents obtained by Fox News
Total includes $101.2B already obligated/executed plus plans to spend additional $9.8B
Funding breakdown Defense Dept, Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, State Dept, other agencies
Comes after Pentagon accounting error led to $6B additional funding request
White House last month asked Congress for extra $24B for Ukraine defense and economic/humanitarian aid

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Blinken announces $1 billion Ukraine aid package during surprise visit

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9/7/2023

Fears of Ukraine graft grow as US tries to tackle corruption with new aid package

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Zelenskyy Heads to DC as Congress Debates More Ukraine Aid

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9/20/2023

US leads world in absolute Ukraine aid, but some European nations top as share of GDP

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9/22/2023

Biden Beefs Up Military Aid to Ukraine After Zelensky's U.S. Visit

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10/4/2023

Biden Pushes for Urgent Ukraine Aid as Funding Runs Low and Congressional Support Wavers

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10/5/2023

Biden Seeks to Ensure U.S. Military Aid for Ukraine Amid House Turmoil After McCarthy's Failed Bid

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10/7/2023

Biden Seeks $100 Billion in Ukraine Aid Through 2024, Facing Growing Republican Opposition

US President Joe Biden intends to request a record-breaking aid package of up to $100 billion from Congress to support Ukraine, in an effort to overcome opposition from Republicans and secure funding before the US presidential elections next November.

Posted 9/12/2023, 2:30:00 PM

White House Confirms Over $100 Billion Spent on Ukraine War So Far

White House confirms over $100B spent on Ukraine war, per documents obtained by Fox News
Total includes $101.2B already obligated/executed plus plans to spend additional $9.8B
Funding breakdown Defense Dept, Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, State Dept, other agencies
Comes after Pentagon accounting error led to $6B additional funding request
White House last month asked Congress for extra $24B for Ukraine defense and economic/humanitarian aid

foxnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

The White House wants $44 billion in emergency funding. Here's what that covers

The White House has requested $44 billion in emergency funding from Congress to cover costs related to the war in Ukraine, natural disasters, and operations at the southern U.S. border.

9/6/2023

Blinken announces $1 billion Ukraine aid package during surprise visit

9/7/2023

Fears of Ukraine graft grow as US tries to tackle corruption with new aid package

9/15/2023

Zelenskyy Heads to DC as Congress Debates More Ukraine Aid

9/20/2023

US leads world in absolute Ukraine aid, but some European nations top as share of GDP

The United States has provided over $100 billion in aid to Ukraine in its efforts to resist Russia's invasion, but there is growing Republican skepticism about continuing to fund the war effort.

9/22/2023

Biden Beefs Up Military Aid to Ukraine After Zelensky's U.S. Visit

10/4/2023

Biden Pushes for Urgent Ukraine Aid as Funding Runs Low and Congressional Support Wavers

10/5/2023

Biden Seeks to Ensure U.S. Military Aid for Ukraine Amid House Turmoil After McCarthy's Failed Bid

10/7/2023

Biden Seeks $100 Billion in Ukraine Aid Through 2024, Facing Growing Republican Opposition