Almost six billion dollars, which the USA is preparing for Ukraine, may disappear by the end of September. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary for Congress to pass a decision on expanding the Pentagon's authority to send weapons from its stockpiles to Ukraine. The publication writes about it Associated Press.
US President Joe Biden's administration has reportedly asked Congress to include a funding authority in any resolution US lawmakers must pass before the end of the fiscal year (until September 30) to fund the federal government and prevent a shutdown. Officials hope to extend the mandate for another year.
In addition, according to the article, the Department of Defense is considering other options if Congress does not expand its authority. However, which ones are still unclear.
According to sources, just over $4 billion in long-term funding is available as part of the Security Assistance Initiative for Ukraine. The money, which expires on September 30, 2025, is being used to pay for long-term arms supply contracts.
Pentagon spokesman General Patrick Ryder said that the US Department of Defense is working with Congress to not lose the remaining funding from the $60 billion aid package to Ukraine after the end of the fiscal year.
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