The Biden administration has asked Congress to extend the authority for “presidential write-offs” to supply weapons to Ukraine until 2025. This would allow the remaining $5.8 billion to be used beyond the current fiscal year, which ends on September 30. If the extension is not granted, the funds will expire and cannot be used. The Pentagon is working with Congress to ensure the extension, which would allow for continued military aid to Ukraine.
If the extension is not granted, the White House may announce a large aid package by October 1. However, this approach could present logistical challenges, such as a lack of available resources. Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced over $700 million in aid to Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv. This includes $325 million to help repair Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which needs strengthening before winter and expectations of renewed Russian attacks.
The aid package also includes $290 million in humanitarian aid, which will support “millions of people in Ukraine and the surrounding region who have been forced to flee their homes,” according to Blinken. This aid is crucial for those who have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict in the region.
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