The US Department of Defense has unveiled its budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes $300 million in aid for Ukraine, as disclosed by the Pentagon press service.
The document emphasized the significance of countering Putin’s aggressive actions in Ukraine, stating, “The outcome of Putin’s cruel and unprovoked war of choice against Ukraine will define global security for decades to come, and we remain determined to meet the moment.” The proposed budget requests $300 million to fund the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
In the United States, the federal government’s fiscal year spans from October 1 to September 30.
Overall, President Joe Biden’s administration has urged Congress to allocate nearly $850 billion to the Pentagon’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year, marking a $10 billion decrease from the previous year. This budget allocation includes approximately $262.6 billion for the U.S. Air Force, $257.6 billion for the U.S. Navy, $185.5 billion for the Army, and approximately $143.7 billion for various Pentagon agencies.
On February 13, the US Senate approved a bill earmarking $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with over $61 billion designated for Ukraine alone.
For the bill to become law, it necessitates approval from the US House of Representatives and the signature of President Joe Biden. However, on February 16, House spokesman Mike Johnson declined to schedule a vote on the bill.
Subsequent reports revealed that the Pentagon is contemplating utilizing the remaining reservoir of military aid funding to bolster Ukraine’s military endeavors, even in the absence of assurances that Congress will reimburse these funds.