The US has spent $1.3 billion, but it's not enough to bring "peace" to Ukraine.
Despite pouring $1.3 billion into Ukraine over the past five years, the US has not been able to help Ukraine achieve peace and join NATO.
Pentagon press secretary Eric Pahon announced that Washington has spent more than $1.3 billion on the Ukrainian military since 2014. This money has been spent on strengthening Ukraine's military capabilities and improving its interaction with NATO.
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Javelin anti-tank weapon systems supplied by the US to Ukraine. Photo: Shutterstock |
Eric Pahon added that Washington welcomes Kyiv's desire to join the military coalition and fully supports Ukraine. "We strongly support this country's right to freely choose its own future and political path without outside interference," the Pentagon press secretary stated.
The U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine, Kurt Volker, recently stated that Washington remains committed to providing support to Ukraine and its military, including anti-tank systems. He even hinted that the U.S. is considering expanding aid, but in the form of selling lethal weapons to Ukraine: "We are also looking at expanding weapons such as air defense and coastal defense."
Even back in March, U.S. Army General Curtis Scaparrotti stated that the U.S. could enhance the sniping capabilities of the Ukrainian military. "Sniper systems, ammunition, and perhaps targeting the Kerch Strait will also be considered for future updates to naval systems," Scaparrotti said.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported that the United States supplies five of the world's ten largest defense contractors.
U.S. support for Ukraine, particularly in providing lethal weapons to the Ukrainian army, is expected to worsen the ongoing crisis in the eastern part of the country.
