The U.S. has been a key financial backer for Ukraine during its ongoing conflict with Russia.
However, Congress is currently split over approving an additional $100 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel, aimed at assisting them in their respective global conflicts. This situation raises concerns about potential future repercussions for the U.S. in international accountability.
What Happened: Many members of Congress and the American public have been against signing further aid for Ukraine and Israel after spending billions to help both nations on multiple previous occasions.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has been outspoken about providing financial support to Ukraine and recently said it was necessary to sign additional funding for the country, as reported by Reuters.
“I’ve talked to members of Congress, my colleagues have. I think they understand this, that this is a dire situation and we can hold ourselves responsible for Ukraine’s defeat if we don’t manage to get this funding to Ukraine that’s needed, and I’m including direct budget support here because that’s utterly essential,” Yellen said.
The Treasury Secretary went on to say that it’s essential to help U.S. allies in Europe, who are also providing aid to help Ukraine.
“Ukraine is just running out of money. They’re spending every penny they’re taking in, in tax revenue, on military salaries and defense, and they wouldn’t have any schools or hospital or first responders if not for the money we’re sending to them to support them.”
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was scheduled to address members of Congress this week with a direct plea for additional funds, but the appearance was later cancelled.
On Tuesday, Zelenskyy’s chief of staff said postponing aid from the U.S. to Ukraine could create a “big risk” that Russia would win the war against the country.
In November, Yellen cautioned that support for Ukraine was important to America’s safety and a Russian victory in Ukraine could lead to further invasions.
“If Putin were to win this brutal war… next, we might see him attacking a NATO ally of ours.”
On Wednesday, Zelenskyy shared a message on Twitter on working together.
“I invite all American defense companies to work with Ukraine. Together, we can create a new and powerful arsenal of freedom that will provide…
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