The President of the United States has asked Congress to approve another 40 billion dollars in funding, with more than half earmarked for defense aid to Ukraine. The White House is preparing a document that lays out this request for lawmakers to review as they consider the package.
The administration stated that the total requested amount from Congress is 40 billion dollars, a figure that is expected to guide the ongoing discussions on security assistance and other related programs.
Within the accompanying table, it is indicated that a substantial portion of the requested funds would go toward military support for Kyiv, reflecting the emphasis placed on defense-related assistance in the proposal.
Previously, the administration sought 13.1 billion dollars in additional defense aid for Ukraine, illustrating a pattern of incremental requests tied to evolving security needs and alliance commitments.
On the other side of the debate, some members of Congress have voiced opposition. A notable Republican voice has called for reconsidering the level of assistance, arguing that federal funds should be redirected to domestic priorities rather than continuing to finance foreign security operations.
Earlier discussions between the United States and Ukraine focused on broader guarantees for Kyiv, signaling strategic diplomacy aimed at shaping long-term security arrangements and regional stability.