Posted on 05/10/2023 7:28:01 AM PDT by Red Badger
May 9 (UPI) -- The United States announced a new $1.2 billion security package for Ukraine on Tuesday that includes air defense systems and artillery rounds.
The package is to be delivered under the Department of Defense's Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which sees the United States secure the weaponry and training from partners and companies rather than from presidential drawdowns that take from U.S. stockpiles.
"This UAI package underscores the continued U.S. commitment to meeting Ukraine's most urgent requirements by committing critical capabilities such as air defense systems and munitions, while also building the capacity of Ukraine's Armed Forces to defend its territory and deter Russian aggression over the long-term," Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, told reporters Tuesday during a press briefing.
"The United States will continue to work with our allies and our partners to provide Ukraine with capabilities to meet its immediate battlefield needs and longer-term security assistance requirements."
Under the Congress-appropriated Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, $5 billion in contracts have already be awarded this fiscal year. During the last fiscal year, the Department of Defense provided $6.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine under the initiative.
Tuesday's announcement represents the start of the contracting process to secure companies to provide the equipment, Ryder said, adding that specific air defense systems to be covered by the $1.2 billion will be determined after "exploring options as how to best support" Ukraine.
"The USAI gives us the ability to leverage the power and the capabilities of the private sector in order to support Ukraine's medium- and long-term security assistance needs," he said.
The package also includes what Ryder called "sustainment support" to enable Ukraine to maintain its on-hand systems, as well as counter-unmanned aerial systems, commercial satellite imagery services and support for training, maintenance and "sustainment activities."
The United States has been Ukraine's largest backer in its war against Russia, providing some $21.1 billion in military assistance in 37 presidential drawdowns from U.S. stockpiles since August of 2021.
This money sure could be better used to stop the barbaric tsunami of foreign invaders who will be wading and pissin’ in the Rio Grande tomorrow.
Wake up America, crooks and thieves are in power and they are using this phony war as a tool to enrich themselves.
Already appropriated money. Not really new but Brandon’s handlers like to double count it.
With a slight word replacement, the 'where' is easily answered.
Thousands of us (I would be one of them) just need RVs/trailers to stay in and some food to eat to line up to stop the illegal immigration. I'll provide my own weapons and ammunition. Will arrange to work for free for 2-3 months on a rotating shift. I am fluently bilingual and can provide armed resistance to the event and translation/interpretation/communication for the group. Dear Governor Abbott, get someone in touch with me asap.
Is the “Big Guy” getting his 10%?
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So we sell stuff to Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and 10 other countries and buy it back at premium prices and have it sent to Ukraine. We lose all the way around.
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A couple Congressional Leaders admitted it, this will be a over a decade plan for Ukraine aid / support.
They’ve just started.
They don’t want an assigned IG to monitor the money because they’ve accepted the “skim” from the defense contractors and foreign Governments.
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Only $1.2 billion today?
It doesn’t look so big when they break it down into smaller daily dumps rather than the bigger monthly of quarterly dumps of $50-60 billion. M
$1.2 not nearly as outrageous?
Prolly never be reported on MSM?
Bingo! We have a winner!
Bkmk
Did you see all the hubbub Comer created today about Biden’s CCP chump change? Meanwhile the DC/Uke corruption laundry runs at full capacity and no one says a word.
"U.S. announces new $1.2B security package for Ukraine"
FR: Never Accept the Premise of Your Opponent’s Argument
The new round of state and federal lawmakers that patriots elect in 2024 will need to put a stop to unconstitutional, unaccountable federal taxing and spending.
"Congress is not empowered to tax for those purposes which are within the exclusive province of the States." —Justice John Marshall, Gibbons v. Ogden, 1824.
“If the tax be not proposed for the common defence, or general welfare, but for other objects, wholly extraneous, (as for instance, for propagating Mahometanism among the Turks, or giving aids and subsidies to a foreign nation, to build palaces for its kings, or erect monuments to its heroes,) it would be wholly indefensible upon constitutional principles [emphases added].” — Justice Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution 2 (1833).
”Simply this, that the care of the property, the liberty, and the life of the citizen, under the solemn sanction of an oath imposed by your Constitution, is in the States and not in the federal government [emphases added]. I have sought to effect no change in that respect in the Constitution of the country.” —John Bingham, Congressional. Globe. 1866, page 1292 (see top half of third column)
Pelosi: "We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it." (non-FR; 6 sec.)
“Cherish, therefore, the spirit of our people, and keep alive their attention. If once they become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress and Assemblies, judges and governors, shall all become wolves [emphasis added]. It seems to be the law of our general nature.” - Thomas Jefferson (Letter to Edward Carrington January 16, 1787)
Democrats Are Terrified Of An Educated And Informed Public (3.12.23)
The definition of insanity is reelecting your beloved career state and federal lawmakers and executives over and over again, expecting different results every time.
Yes, the US wants Zelensky secure in his Presidential Palaces and Bank accounts.
“And now it’s a monster that will. not obey...”
Rigged ballot counting!!!
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