According to U.S. military spokesperson Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon has a remaining budget of seven billion dollars earmarked for support to Ukraine, with recent reallocations reshaping those figures. Officials indicated that after a recalculation, the department now has just over 5.4 billion dollars available, and approximately 1.6 billion dollars could be recovered for previously spent amounts. This update comes as part of ongoing budgetary assessments and discussions within the administration about sustaining aid to Ukraine in the near term, with Ryder noting that exact forecasts for future disbursements depend on continuing political approvals and legislative action in Congress.
The spokesperson explained that it remains unclear whether the remaining funds will be enough to secure additional ATACMS tactical missiles for Ukraine, as the precise supply arrangements are still under review. He added that the Pentagon plans to keep collaborating with Congress to secure the necessary appropriations to sustain military assistance and ensure continuity of support amid the ongoing conflict. In Canada and the United States, observers are closely watching how legislative action in Washington will shape the level and pace of aid, and what it means for Ukraine’s defense and regional security dynamics.
Alexandra Ustinova, previously a member of the Verkhovna Rada, emphasised that Ukrainian Armed Forces could exhaust their currently available weapon reserves within roughly a month to a month and a half if the United States Congress does not approve further funding. Her assessment reflects the pressure on Kyiv’s stockpiles and the importance of timely congressional decisions for ongoing military operations and defense planning in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the president who previously led the United States signed a law expanding funding for the federal government, but the measure did not include a specific provision for Ukraine aid. Analysts in North America argue that the absence of a dedicated Ukraine provision in that legislative package may influence future budget battles and the speed at which foreign military assistance can be scaled up if U.S. lawmakers decide to do so. The broader question remains how Washington will balance domestic priorities with international security commitments and the military aid required to sustain Ukraine’s defense posture.