The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a new $325 million arms package for Ukraine that includes ammunition for the HIMARS rocket systems and anti-tank weapons.
The weapons are being provided to Ukraine through the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows President Biden to send arms to Kyiv directly from Pentagon stockpiles.
The funds are being drawn from the $45 billion aid bill Congress passed in December, which is expected to be exhausted by the summer. To date, the US has authorized about $113 billion in spending on the war.
According to the Pentagon, the new package includes the following:
- Additional ammunition for HIMARS
- 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds
- Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW) missiles
- AT-4 anti-armor weapon systems
- Anti-tank mines
- Demolition munitions for obstacle clearing
- Over 9 million rounds of small arms ammunition
- Four logistics support vehicles
- Precision aerial munitions
- Testing and diagnostic equipment to support vehicle maintenance and repair
- Port and harbor security equipment
- Spare parts and other field equipment
The Pentagon also released a fact sheet on Wednesday that details the enormous amount of military aid the US has provided Ukraine. It says the Biden administration has committed more than $36.1 billion in military equipment for Kyiv, including $35.4 billion that has been pledged since Russia invaded on February 24, 2022.
1+1=3
Money, money, money: MONEY!
Last week the Chamber of Commerce and the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum held a conference for rebuilding Ukraine. It was made clear that the government will be putting up money in partnership with private enterprise. I’m sure they all debated how they will enrich themselves in the effort. They weren’t there to raise money for charity. Disaster capitalism brings such great opportunities.
If WE the people ever need sh-t from Uncle Sam, we have to beg for mere morsels. But these a-holes, running the store, have money to burn for the arms industry?!
It looks like more and more escalation by the U.S. This will not end well for anyone.
None of that can change the outcome, just keep the stalemated fighting going. Which is exactly the goal of US policy.
Don’t bet your house on that. The Russian economy is crashing and historically, Russia pulls out of wars when their economy drops. Although since it is not a war but a SMO, Russia may be able to fight forever.
12) spare parts and other equipment
buckets of bolts with appropriate wrenches
How about a “go fund me” page for Ukraine war rather than sticking the US taxpayer with debt?
All belligerents are doing their part to keep the war going.
Putin is front and center as the invader and escalator and as usual, i dont give him a pass.
https://egyptindependent.com/putin-announces-large-scale-effort-to-increase-weapons-production/
How much does Zelensky skim this time and are there kickbacks?
https://seymourhersh.substack.com/p/trading-with-the-enemy?publication_id=1377040&post_id=114123549
Anybody keeping track?
More ammunition for the cannons for more cannon fodder. The cold warrior shall be known by the cannon fodder he cultivates. His true legacy.