The US Congress is postponing a major debate on approving the allocation of funds for military aid to Kiev due to the uncertain situation with the rise in the US government debt ceiling, as well as uncertain prospects for a counterattack. Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). writes about it Top.
“According to lawmakers, serious discussions on the next phase of financing are being postponed due to the current stalemate over the public debt and uncertainty about the possible consequences of the Ukrainian counteroffensive,” the document said.
New Jersey Democratic Congressman Andy Kim, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, said he was not yet sure about the timing of the bill.
Congressman Bill Keating (D-Massachusetts) stated that further funding would be affected by the UAF counterattack.
Jake Sullivan, Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs declarationHe said Washington has not made a final decision on whether to transfer the country’s F-16s to Ukraine or to European Union (EU) states. Given the number of planes in stocks of the US’s European allies and the money Congress has allocated, Sullivan said there are many other weapons priorities.