Posted on 02/24/2024 5:59:01 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas
The current plan is the same plan with a few tweaks that 47 tried before the AK meeting. It really the ‘How Do I Get My Best Bro Back Plan’. 47 cares not a wit about the people of Ukraine, just his schick about ‘stopping the killing’ refrain.
Details:
Stop the killing;
Get best bro back;
collect noble peace prize.
“Zelenskiy Says He Agreed to Work on US Draft Plan to End War”
Well played by Zelensky. Rope A Dope. String ‘em along.
But never commit to Yes.
USA doesn’t provide any aid to Ukraine, so Trump has little leverage. But still want USA to sell weapons to EU for Ukraine. So let Zelensky talk, talk, talk. Give DimWit hope, but never a Yes.
Maybe it's time to slip on those Clown shoes and red nose and entertain us?
Overview of US Aid to Ukraine Since 2022
Since February 24, 2022, the United States has provided extensive support to Ukraine and affected regions, making it the largest single-country donor globally. Aid has been delivered through congressional appropriations, primarily via five supplemental funding bills totaling approximately $175 billion in budget authority as of mid-2025. This includes military/security assistance (e.g., weapons, training), economic/financial support (e.g., direct budget aid, loans), humanitarian aid (e.g., food, medical supplies), and operational costs (e.g., US agency oversight).However, figures vary significantly by source and methodology:Budget authority/allocations: Often the highest (~$175–$183 billion), reflecting total congressional approvals, including funds spent in the US (e.g., replenishing stockpiles) or on regional support.
Aid directly to Ukraine: Typically lower (~$120–$135 billion committed), focusing on transfers to the Ukrainian government or forces.
Aid spent/delivered: Even lower (~$50–$85 billion), accounting for actual disbursements.
These differences arise because not all appropriated funds go directly to Ukraine—some cover US military operations in Europe, refugee support, or future commitments. Military aid dominates (70–80% of totals), with the rest split between economic, humanitarian, and other categories. Data is current as of mid- to late 2025, with a policy shift under the Trump administration emphasizing diplomacy and a temporary aid freeze in early 2025 (lifted after ceasefire talks).Total Aid Allocations by Status (February 2022–December 2024)Status
Amount (USD) Percentage of Total Notes Allocated $182.8 billion 100% Total emergency funding for Ukraine and region. Committed $140.5 billion 77% Funds pledged for specific uses. Spent $83.4 billion 46% Actual expenditures to date. Expired $2.7 billion 1%
Breakdown by Aid Type (February 2022–August 2024)Based on Kiel Institute data (government-to-government transfers), totaling ~$91 billion allocated to Ukraine's war effort.
Category Amount (USD) Percentage Key Examples Military/Security $64.8 billion 71%
Weapons (e.g., HIMARS, Javelins, Patriots), training, intelligence sharing. Includes $31.7 billion via Presidential Drawdown Authority from US stockpiles. Economic/Financial $22.9 billion 25%
Direct budget support ($32.6 billion via World Bank reimbursements/loans), governance aid. Humanitarian $2.7 billion 3%
Food, shelter, medical aid for ~6 million IDPs and 6 million refugees; demining ($91.5 million in FY2023 alone). Other (Operations) $0.6 billion 1%
US agency coordination and oversight.
Yearly Breakdown of Allocations (Fiscal Years 2022–2024)Congressional appropriations by fiscal year (October–September), totaling $113.4 billion in the first four bills (through FY2023), plus $61 billion in FY2024. Actual spending lags due to procurement and delivery timelines.
Fiscal Year Total Appropriated (USD) Military/Security (USD) Non-Military (USD) Key Notes FY2022 $66.9 billion $12.3 billion $54.6 billion Initial surge post-invasion; heavy on economic aid (88%). FY2023 $46.5 billion $38.0 billion $8.5 billion Increased military focus; $12.1 billion via Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. FY2024 $61.0 billion $49.8 billion $11.2 billion Includes $5.55 billion PDA drawdown; aid freeze March–April 2025 disrupted flows. Total (through FY2024) $174.4 billion $100.1 billion $74.3 billion Excludes minor FY2025 adjustments (~$0.8 billion expired/unspent).
Key Developments and ContextMilitary Highlights: The US has delivered over 10,000 Javelin systems, 3,000 Stinger missiles, 40+ HIMARS, and three Patriot batteries. Training has reached 20,000+ Ukrainian troops via the Security Assistance Group-Ukraine. Third-party transfers from NATO allies added ~$50 billion in equipment. Economic Support: $4.65 billion in direct loans/grants forgiven in November 2024; USAID provided $3.41 billion in late 2024 budget aid.
Humanitarian Focus: Over $3.75 billion via USAID/State for IDPs/refugees through September 2024, including aid in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova.
Oversight and Impact: Funds boosted US defense manufacturing in 70+ cities; total aid is <1% of the US federal budget ($20.1 trillion, FY2022–2024). Corruption safeguards include end-use monitoring and inspector general reports.
2025 Updates: Aid totaled ~$130.6 billion through June 2025 (Kiel Institute). A brief freeze in March was lifted post-Jeddah talks (March 11, 2025), proposing a 30-day ceasefire. Future aid may tie to peace negotiations.
“Little resistance “ quoting RT doesn’t make you right, but your childish response shows something else😂
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