This is where American money flows in Ukraine


Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, the United States, along with several of its allies, have pledged various forms of support to help the Ukrainian people and the country’s military.

The United States has become Ukraine’s biggest supporter after it approved a $13.6 billion package of economic, humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine in March, which has now nearly run out.

President Biden on Thursday requested another $33 billion package, which will need to be approved by Congress, to support Ukraine through September.

The US dollars approved and spent so far have buoyed the country, supporting its economy and population, while providing Ukrainian troops with the means to prevent Russian forces from encircling the capital of kyiv.

Here is a breakdown of the money approved so far and where Ukraine is going to be supported.

Military/Security

Most of the US money provided to Ukraine has gone to military and defense spending.

The administration has spent $4 billion on security assistance for Ukraine since Biden took office, including $3.4 billion since the Russian invasion. Another $3 billion was approved for US Army European Command operations.

The Department of Defense it has provided a variety of military equipment and weaponry to Ukraine, including helicopters, anti-aircraft missiles, and howitzers, among other things.

Military vehicles:

As of April 22, the administration has supplied Ukraine with 72 tactical vehicles, towing 155mm howitzer artillery units; 16 Mi-17 helicopters; hundreds of multipurpose wheeled armored vehicles; 200 M113 armored personnel carriers; and unmanned coastal defense craft.

Team and arms:

More than 1,400 anti-aircraft systems, more than 20,000 anti-armor systems, more than 700 Switchblade drones and 90 155mm artillery shells have been included in the security assistance.

Also included are 7,000 small arms and more than 50 million pieces of ammunition, 75,000 sets of bulletproof vests and helmets, and C-4 explosive, radar and laser-guided rocket systems.

Other:

Communication systems, night vision devices, satellite image services and biological, nuclear and radiological protection equipment.

Economy

The $1 billion in economic security assistance approved so far has been channeled to various Ukrainian sectors.

Biden has emphasized that the funds will go to local communities and workers.

“This is money the government can help use to help stabilize its economy, support communities that have been devastated by the Russian attack, and pay the brave workers who continue to provide essential services to the people of Ukraine.” Biden said on April 21.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the financial aid will keep Ukraine’s government running by paying employees’ salaries and pensions and supporting other social programs.

Nearly $2 billion was included in the March aid package to support “either macroeconomic needs in Ukraine, continuing government efforts like energy and cybersecurity, or needs in neighboring countries.”

Humanitarian aid

The United States has provided more than $301 million to Ukraine in humanitarian assistance so far, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

On March 10, USAID approved about $53 million for Ukrainian refugees to support World Food Program operations for those fleeing the war-torn country.

Another package included $6.8 million for the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund.

And about $6.1 million in aid to the International Organization for Migration was used for antiretroviral drugs, which are used to treat HIV, as well as mobile vans for HIV testing and home drug delivery.

USAID has also announced $20,800 for the International Red Cross, $300,000 for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and $2.5 million for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Approximately $967,280 went to the World Health Organization, while $11.6 million went to support Ukrainian partners in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of eastern Ukraine.

The State Department has also spent more than $93 million for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other partners.

The rest of the USAID and State Department money went to related humanitarian responses in Hungary, Belarus, Romania, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, and the rest of Europe.

The agencies in total were approved for around $5 billion in foreign and humanitarian assistance needs to help in the conflict in the March package.

Other

The additional aid approved in the March package includes money for the energy and media sectors.

Department of Energy: $30 million to support Ukraine’s power grid.

Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service: $100 million for the Food for Peace program to support food assistance donations to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees.

Department of Commerce: $22.1 million for economic and trade analysis, implementation, and coordination.

Justice Departmente: $54.9 million to support a Ukraine Department of Justice/FBI task force to address cybercrime threats and sanctions enforcement and other conflict-related cases or investigations.

Treasury Department: Authorized with $61 million in the March package to support the application of sanctions against the Russians, as well as the application of other specific financial measures, intelligence support and task forces to help Ukraine.



Reference-thehill.com

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