Yellen Says US Will Send $10 Billion in Economic Aid to Ukraine

Yellen Says US Will Send $10 Billion in Economic Aid to Ukraine

The US has already provided about $13 billion in budgetary aid to Ukraine, which pays for government services, pensions, and healthcare

“In the coming months, we expect to provide around $10 billion in additional economic support for Ukraine,” she said.

Additional aid will be pulled from the $45 billion Congress authorized to spend on Ukraine in December. So far, the US has approved $113 billion in spending on the war, which includes military aid, training, funds for the Pentagon to replenish stockpiles and pay for troop deployments, and economic assistance.

Inflation, Fiscal Conservatives?! *crickets*

Updated: Protest in Berlin Over Arming Ukraine Against Russia Draws Thousands

BERLIN (Reuters) – A demonstration against supplying Ukraine with weapons for war with Russia attracted 10,000 people on Saturday, drawing criticism from top German government officials and a large police presence to maintain order.

Protest in Berlin Over Arming Ukraine Against Russia Draws Thousands

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NATO majors float Ukraine negotiations plan – WSJ

UK, France and Germany reportedly offered weapons and security commitments as a way of starting talks with Russia

NATO majors float Ukraine negotiations plan – WSJ

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WSJ: NATO’s Biggest European Members Float Defense Pact With Ukraine

In theory, any NATO member could veto the proposal from the U.K., France and Germany, but the organization operates on consensus and such an initiative wouldn’t even be discussed at a summit without enjoying widespread support in the alliance.