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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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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

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1 billion, including $175 million for weapons, bringing U.S. security assistance to more than $43.2 billion since the start of Russia's invasion.

9/7/2023

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

Reports of corruption and mismanagement of funds in Ukraine could potentially harm Western support for the country's war effort, despite the Biden administration's announcement of a new round of assistance worth up to $1 billion.

9/15/2023

Zelenskyy Heads to DC as Congress Debates More Ukraine Aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to visit the White House and Capitol Hill next week to discuss President Joe Biden's request for up to $24 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as it combats the Russian invasion.

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

The Biden administration announced an aid package of up to $325 million for Ukraine to support its critical security and defense needs in its fight against Russia, coinciding with Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Washington, D.C.

10/4/2023

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

President Biden has expressed concern over the fate of his $24 billion request for Ukraine aid amid disarray in Congress, as the Pentagon warns that military aid in Ukraine is running out and urges lawmakers to approve more aid to prevent disruption in the flow of weapons to Ukraine.

10/5/2023

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

The Biden administration is working to maintain the flow of U.S. weapons to Ukraine despite the political turmoil in Congress, with President Biden planning to deliver a major speech on the importance of arming Ukraine and exploring alternative means of funding.

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.

Topics

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