The White House announced Tuesday a stopgap $300 million package of vital military aid to Ukraine, sidestepping Republicans in Congress amid fears that Russia's invasion is gaining ground.
, but stressed the need for Congress to pass more aid.
“It is a relatively small package to give Ukraine the minimum of what it needs for a short amount of time,” a senior defense official told reporters, speaking on condition of anonymity.
US defense officials said they had managed to find the $300 million for Ukraine by making savings on recent purchases by the Pentagon, but stressed the need for Congress to pass more aid.
Unfortunately, until Congress unfucks itself, we have only scraps that we can legally send.
@LaFinlandia@sopuli.xy
They’re a bit late to the dance.
$300 million is next to nothing.
Unfortunately, until Congress unfucks itself, we have only scraps that we can legally send.
It’s about $300 million more than nothing actually
Tell that to Trump. Womp Womp.