Ukraines spirit of national resistance has also meant that most of the U.S. arms transferred to local forces have been used for their intended purpose. In Bucha, evidence of torture, rape, and mass graves were left behind when Russian forces were pushed out. The State Department received $13.9 billion from the House bill in order to provide assistance to Ukraine. The bill allocates $3 billion of the $7.5 billion in military aid for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which allows the Pentagon to contract for new weapons and equipment for Kyiv, and . Glenn Greenwald, Nan Levinson, all the "America First" pundits and left-wing writers have a point: The weapons manufacturers are about to get a whole lot richer. Here is what the money in the bill is going toward: The House bill gives $19.75 billion to Ukraine in defense aid, including weapons and ammunition as the country approaches the three-month mark of the war. The Republicans against the bill argued the U.S. could not afford the measure and that it would add to the ever-growing national debt. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. <<NOTE: May 21, 2022 - [H.R. Building on robust support already secured by Congress, this package will help Ukraine defend not only its nation but democracy for the world, Pelosi said. The House also gave $2 million in technical and regulatory support to Ukraines nuclear regulatory agency. Want to ask a question? Senior Adviser, International Security Program. $67 million for the Justice Department; Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The House of. Mark F. Cancian is a senior adviser with the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. Commentaryis produced by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a private, tax-exempt institution focusing on international public policy issues. ", The House of Representatives on December 18, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images), The president said the aid "has been critical to Ukraine's success on the battlefield.". The state department received $13.9 billion from the house bill in order to provide assistance to ukraine. However, it is just as true that the $40 billion proposal is fiscally irresponsible and the epitome of everything that is. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. WASHINGTON (AP) The House emphatically approved a fresh $40 billion Ukraine aid package Tuesday as lawmakers beefed up President Joe Biden's initial request, signaling a magnified,. The bill which will be considered by the Senate this week would authorize about $20 billion for the Department of Defense, and includes: $17 billion for U.S. military operations, including the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, and to replace U.S. military equipment sent to Ukraine; 40 Billion Ukraine Bill Breakdown. Although justified by events in Ukraine, the language is flexible enough that the funding could cover a wide variety of projects. "Among the many problems of this bleed-em-dry strategy is that it sets the U.S. and Russia on a direct collision course; the only reason the U.S.s provision of targeting data to sink flagships and kill generals in the field didnt spark a war is because a Ukrainian finger was presumably on the trigger, not an American one. Additions to the bill added money for inspectors general and some oversight, but the Pentagon and State Department are both missing permanent internal watchdogs to monitor this cash. News/commentary $40b ukraine bill reportedly full of. Putin invaded anyway, and the administration gave Ukraine defensive weapons until the initial defense was solidified and can now more confidently hand over advanced weaponry to push Russia back. "GOP Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri has said his 'biggest concern' with the bill is that it doesnt represent 'a nationalist foreign policy.' The legislation includes hundreds of millions of dollars for the procurement of missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition and aircraft, among others. That seems quite sensible since successful prosecutions require meticulous collection of evidence. The provision of major weapons, initially Soviet-era and recently NATO-standard weapons, has allowed Ukrainian forces to replace losses and to build additional combat power. One of my closest friends is a Ukrainian who spent time living in Kyiv working for the government. Republicans in the House of Representatives overwhelmingly joined Democrats in voting for an additional $40 billion in aid to Ukraine on Tuesday with only 57 conservatives opposing the move. Over 50 civilians were likely killed in Kramatorsk while waiting for a train to flee the city. WASHINGTON The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to provide an additional $40 billion in economic, humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine as its troops continue fighting back against Russia's invasion. The battle in Ukraine for the eastern region known as the Donbas is fierce. The House passed a nearly $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine late Tuesday. "Is the United States, for example, trying to help bring an end to this conflict, through a settlement that would allow for a sovereign Ukraine and some kind of relationship between the United States and Russia?" (This includes. The house on tuesday night passed a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package for ukraine in an overwhelming 368 to 57 vote, weeks after lawmakers. It has become controversial because some have interpreted the provision as supporting any refugee. Every other federal agency together received a total of $772 billion. If government is to respond to emergencies quickly and effectively, then sometimes money must be provided outside of the regular cycle. . I'm not sure if the friction between these factions shakes something loose in our politics and ushers in a powerful third party, but its possible. Paul pointed out that if the Senate approves the spending, the U.S. will have authorized $60 billion in total spending for Ukraine. The left is divided on the bill, with some supporting it and others questioning what we are doing. Most have crossed to the European Union through border points in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania, where volunteers and governments have scrambled to help them find accommodation and provide support. Russia has little to show for it beyond a strip of territory in southern Ukraine and marginal gains in the eastern part of the country. What I think is interesting is that progressive Democrats are probably the weakest of the four factions in terms of power. Another $350 million of the State Department funding was given for Ukrainian refugees. Deploying forces entails additional costs for operations and personnel benefits, so additional funds are needed, lest other DOD programs be cut to offset the higher costs. It also provides $4 billion in Foreign Military Financing to provide support for Ukraine and other countries affected by the crisis, and $100 million for non-proliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs. While two Democrats and three Republicans did not vote on the bill, all the votes against the aid came from Republicans. If you're going to arm a vulnerable ally to the teeth, this is probably the best way to do it. You can reply to this email and write in or leave a comment if you're a subscriber. As I've said before, it's important not to lose the plot. Senate Advances $40 Billion Ukraine Aid Bill With Wide Support Final passage of military, food aid bill expected this week Kentucky Senator Paul delayed passage, demanded changes WATCH:. In contrast, arms, money and the blood of thousands of U.S. troops couldnt infuse Western-oriented governments in South Vietnam and Afghanistan with popular support. The Senate passed a $40 billion emergency aid package Thursday to buttress Ukraine with weapons and other military help as the Eastern European country fends off the Russian invasion. President Joe Biden formally asked Congress on Thursday for $33 billion in supplemental aid for Ukraine over the next five months to help counter Russian President Vladimir Putin . The U.S. has been training dozens of Ukrainian troops on weapons in locations across Europe to prepare them for the equipment the U.S. is sending. But if the baby formula crisis or inflation could be solved with $40 billion, the Biden administration would have done that long ago. I have to concede that my emotions might be too close to the issue on this one. Second, even as inflation surges to record highs and Americans are suffering from higher prices on just about everything, Washington cannot seem to curb its addiction to reckless spending that isnt offset. It's also hard not to see this simply as the war machine churning on. The package includes almost $15 billion for defense operations and maintenance, which includes $6 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and $8.7 billion to replenish stocks of U.S. equipment sent to Ukraine. $400 million for international narcotics control and law enforcement to combat human trafficking and collect evidence of war crimes; It's been a. Tangle: I'm not sure I have a great answer for you. Has the administrations goal shifted to destabilizing Vladimir Putin or having him removed? Cheryl Teh. The 368 to 57 vote underscores bipartisan support for Ukraine in a Congress deeply divided on other issues. The legislation authorizes nearly $200 million for the U.S. State Department's diplomatic programs to respond to the situation in Ukraine and countries affected by the conflict. Rand paul holds up $40 billion in aid for ukraine. Then I'll explain what I fear. Economic Support ($8.8 billion): The statutory language (Title five) specifies that this provides "assistance for Ukraine and countries impacted by the situation in Ukraine, including for programs to combat human trafficking." Thus, packages were announced on February 25, March 12, March 16, April 5, April 13, April 21, and April 24. Sign up to receive The Evening, a daily brief on the news, events, and people shaping the world of international affairs. Third, while the bill contains important spending that will bolster Ukraines defenses, it also authorizes nearly a billion dollars in unlawful immigration benefits, and roughly $9 billion for things like funding Ukrainian government officials salaries and pensions. The House and Senate have a substantial bipartisan history of 'plussing up' the defense budget. WASHINGTON (AP) The House emphatically approved a fresh $40 billion Ukraine aid package Tuesday as lawmakers beefed up President Joe Biden's initial request, signaling a magnified, bipartisan commitment to thwart Russian President Vladimir Putin's bloody three-month-old invasion. WASHINGTON The House on Tuesday passed a $40 billion military and humanitarian aid package for Ukraine 368-57 opting to provide Kyiv with $7 billion more than President Joe Biden. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Nah no money laundering going on there. Trump successfully chilled FBI from being willing to investigate anything Biden says hes not confident Supreme Court will clear student loan Bill Maher: I am afraid of Trump on a very personal level, Christie: Trump grand jury foreperson did a lot of damage to case, Zero-calorie sweetener popular in keto diets linked to strokes, heart attacks, Senate sends bill nullifying Biden's ESG investing rule to president's desk. All nay votes came from Republicans. May 12, 2022 Peter D'Abrosca. The other $54 million went towards medical support for refugees leaving the country. In order to oversee the disbursement of funds, the Department of State Inspector General and USAID Inspector General received a combined $5 million. "Kyiv would become the largest yearly recipient of U.S. military . Ukraine claims it is now on a counteroffensive, working to push Russia out of areas it has taken control of. The Squad and other far-left members who vowed not to blindly rubber stamp billions for war just did. At the same time, I think this can also be overstated. His allies in Congress are still incredibly loyal, and he still controls the Senate. After spending some time there, and being embraced by the local community, he said he feels like Birmingham's "second son." World ukraine bailout set to rise to around $40 billion over four years new deal with western creditors would include $17.5 billion from imf international monetary fund. Epoch Times, by Emel Akan Original Article. "In March, this board argued that the message from the United States and its allies to Ukrainians and Russians alike must be: No matter how long it takes, Ukraine will be free. When he found out he was getting married, he posted an invitation on Reddit to the entire town. House of representatives approved more than $40 billion more aid for ukraine on tuesday, as congress races to keep military. "We would have saved tens of billions of dollars, at least initially, if we had never aided Ukraine and contented ourselves with letting it get overrun," Lowry wrote. ", James Jay Carafano said this bill "puts America last.". "What made this Democratic Party unanimity so bizarre, even surreal, is that many of these House Democrats who voted YES have spent years vehemently denouncing exactly these types of war expenditures," he said. The Senate has voted 86-11 to approve almost $40 billion in aid to Ukraine today. A major change is that this package looks ahead months rather than weeks. In Friday's subscribers-only post, I wrote about the state of third parties in the U.S. One of the things I noted was that many pundits have written about how we really have four political factions right now. The aid package passed in a . Last week, 57 Republicans voted against the Ukraine assistance bill in the House. The $40 billion would be in addition to the $13.6 billion in aid that Congress passed in March, for a total of roughly $53 billion over the period of two months the largest foreign aid package to move through Congress in at least two decades, according to the New York Times. washington The U.S. House of Representatives approved more than $40 billion more aid for Ukraine on Tuesday, as Congress races to keep military aid flowing and boost the government in Kyiv. The recommendations will now go before the Republican Conference to be ratified. On top of the death and destruction in Ukraine, this war is already causing a food shortage that is starving the world. Although some elements of the aid package will be available quickly, many will take years to fully implement. Market data provided by Factset. The $40 billion package for Ukraine. House to vote on $40 billion Ukrainian aid package. WASHINGTON - Congress is poised to approve more than $40 billion in emergency funding to support Ukraine, an amount nearly three times greater than what the U.S. has already committed in. This raises questions about why long-term elements could not have gone through the regular congressional authorization and budget processes. The U.S. also announced 12 countries that joined the Indo-Pacific Economic trade pact. About $16 billion of the package is for humanitarian assistance, general support to the Ukrainian government, and efforts to mitigate the effects of the war globally. Others said it is a good deal for the U.S. to support Ukraine in this way. $100 million for the State Department for non-proliferation, anti-terrorism, de-mining and related programs; 2023 Center for Strategic & International Studies. it asked. GOP Sen. Rand Paul is singlehandedly holding up a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. The war has reduced cities to rubble, forced millions from their homes and, according to the U.N. human rights body, killed an estimated 3,500 civilians. The House on Tuesday night voted 368-57 to pass nearly $40 billion in additional military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine to fight against Russia's . Watchdog experts say decisively that's a huge problem. Even from my perch in the U.S., the war in Ukraine has done a number on me. Long-term items might reasonably be left to the regular cycle. Or another escalation?. The bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, $4 billion for foreign military financing program (run by the State Department); Share Tangle on Twitter here, Facebook here, or LinkedIn here. These forces were sent to reassure eastern NATO allies that the United States stood with them in a crisis and to discourage any Russian adventurism against Eastern Europe. Would you rather listen? The Ukrainian government, despite many admirable actions in the last few months, was notorious before the war for its corruption. "To put this $54 billion amount in perspective, it is (a) larger than the average annual amount that the U.S. spent on its own war in Afghanistan ($46 billion), (b) close to the overall amount Russia spends on its entire military for the year ($69 billion), (c) close to 7% of the overall U.S. military budget, by far the largest in the world ($778 billion), and (d) certain to be far, far higher easily into the hundreds of billions of dollars and likely the trillion dollar level given that U.S. officials insist that this war will last not months but years, and that it will stand with Ukraine until the bitter end. Vladimir Putin slaughtered 300 civilians sheltering in a theater in Mariupol. Our 'Quick Hits' section is created in partnership with Ground News, a website and app that rates the bias of news coverage and news outlets. The U.S. House of Representatives approved more than $40 billion more aid for Ukraine on Tuesday, as Congress races to keep military aid flowing and boost the government in Kyiv as it grapples . The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the aid package, with 57 Republicans voting against it as they pointed out they barely had any time to read the bill in full. Accordingly, all views, positions, and conclusions expressed in this publication should be understood to be solely those of the author(s). White House: China's Peace Plan for Ukraine and Russia 'Not a Sustainable Option'. Joe Biden signed a bill over the weekend that provides $40.1 billion in emergency funding for Ukraine. While Biden is talking up the bleeding strategy as a common-sense response to Russian aggression, the shift amounts to a significant escalation. Others question if this is the end of the anti-war left. This strategy has provoked the first serious mention of the use of nuclear weapons of the 21st century. Wed laugh if that didnt seem so plausible. Most of that aid went toward the economic support fund for ukraine,. Diplomatic Programs ($190 million)/International narcotics control and law enforcement ($400 million)/Embassy security ($110 million)/Nonproliferation and demining ($100 million): These provisions fund increases in Department of State diplomatic activities in Ukraine and worldwide, as well as various specialized programs. . And I think we are currently witnessing the new Trump Republicans overwhelm the more moderate, traditional caucus. Including aid to Ukraine in March, the bill brings the total the U.S. has invested in Ukraine's defense to $54 billion. Senator Paul wants more oversight into exactly how the money ends up being spent, but in spite of that, the bill is expected to pass later this week. or redistributed. Bottom line: without these aid packages, the Russians would be on the Polish and Romanian border. These provisions provide some assurance that the funds will be spent as intended. The Supreme Court is nearing the end of its term, with 35 cases still awaiting opinions that will be handed down by the end of the summer. The house passed legislation tuesday night that would provide $40 billion in new aid to ukraine as the biden administration looks to step up u.s. Since the war began, more than five million Ukrainians have left their country to escape the fighting. Plus, a question about where traditional Republicans go from here. Congress has approved $40 billion in aid for Ukraine and other countries affected by the conflictthe sixth aid package since the war began. Below, we'll take a look at some reactions from the left and right to the recent aid package, then my take. It appears, plainly and simply, to be about defending Ukraine and bleeding Russia, both militarily and economically. The rest of the money in this area went to Ukrainian law enforcement to support their work and investigations into war crimes, as well as anti-terrorism programs. In the most basic sense, I feel anger real anger toward the man I believe is responsible for this war: Vladimir Putin. U.S. aid to Ukraine totals $68 billion, and the White House has just asked Congress for another $37.7 billion. War often feels justified in the moment, and its hard to ignore that. Breakdown of bidens $33bn request to congress. Forward this to a friend and let them know where they can subscribe (hint: it's here). Thousands of Ukrainian refugees have been granted temporary residency in the U.S. since the war started. Mitch McConnell is still the most powerful Republican in Congress. These four House Republicans broke with the GOP to oppose inflation estimates What Bidens FHA mortgage fee cut means for buyers, Trumps polling strength causes heartburn for Senate GOP. The Senate finally approved an additional $40 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine on Thursday after Sen. Rand Paul blocked the legislation's swift . For the first five weeks of the conflict, military support to Ukraine averaged about $30 million a day (excluding economic and humanitarian support and the costs of U.S. forces deployed to Europe for the crisis). The only real way out is going to be a peace deal. If Ukraine had fallen in days or weeks, it's totally reasonable to believe Putin would have set his sights on the rest of Eastern Europe. The sum comes just over the $33 billion President Biden initially requested from the chamber. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation to support Ukraine with another $40 billion in U.S. assistance as the Russian invasion approaches its fourth month. 1211]] Public Law 117-128 117th Congress An Act Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. After de-linking covid-related funding that had. International organizations ($650 million): $500 million is for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and $150 million for the Global Agricultural and Food Security Program. 7691]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives . $110 million for the State Department for embassy security, construction, and maintenance; The risk way outweighs any realistic reward.". (john moore/getty images) washington the u.s. Not hardly by anony mee two weeks ago the biden administration proposed a $33 billion support package for ukraine. Given that his rational and calculated actions appear bloodthirsty and borderline suicidal, it's frightening to imagine what comes when the threat of failure is truly realized. You can find our podcast here. While my heart supports every dollar to make him regret that decision, and my gut believes ensuring Russia loses this war (the sooner the better) will keep the rest of the West safe, my head knows the process of passing this aid and sheer size of the bill was not a responsible government in action. One manifestation of the Christmas tree problem is the long spend out of some items in the package. Military Deterrence in an Era of Strategic Competition: A Conversation with HON Christine E. Wormuth, 25th U.S. Secretary of the Army, Press Briefing: Previewing Chinas 14th National People's Congress, Book Event - Chasing the Devil at Foggy Bottom: The Future of Religion in American Diplomacy. That level of US tax payer money is staggering and difficult to comprehend for us mere mortals. 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