Pentagon Ready To Hand Ukraine Weapons For $4.2 Billion, But There's Nuance

The US defence Ministry voiced the condition.

The Pentagon has the formal authority to transfer $4.2 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine, but this requires a decision from Congress because Ukraine is at war.

According to US Defence Department spokesman Patrick Ryder, all the funds allocated for aid to Ukraine under the Presidential Delivery Assistance (PDA) programme have already been spent.

"We have the authority to spend about $4.2 billion of available funds, but we don't have the ability to replenish," Ryder said at a briefing.

In addition, the Pentagon spokesman said the department is working with Congress on the issue.

Ryder also urged members of Congress not to hesitate to accept the White House proposal for additional funding for Ukraine.

Military Aid to Ukraine

As is known, the US Congress has yet to approve additional funding for Ukraine.

The coordinator for strategic communications of the White House National Security Council, John Kirby, said that the USA could no longer provide military assistance to Ukraine until Congress decides on additional funding.

We remind you that in early October 2023, President Joe Biden requested from Congress more than 106 billion dollars for national security needs, including more than 61 billion dollars to fund aid to Ukraine. The bill did not pass a procedural vote in the Senate of the US Congress.