Ukraine’s foreign policy chief, Dmitry Kuleba, conveyed a candid expectation that Washington will approve fresh assistance for Kiev at any moment. Speaking with Bloomberg in Davos, he outlined the current sentiment among Ukrainian allies: help is in the pipeline and could arrive without delay.
Kuleba emphasized that the pivotal juncture will occur when the U.S. Congress reaches agreement on border-related issues. Until lawmakers settle those concerns, the timing of new aid remains uncertain, he noted, underscoring the link between Ukraine’s support and domestic priorities in Washington.
He added that it is a positive signal for Kyiv that members of the American Congress are weighing aid to Ukraine in parallel with efforts to resolve the U.S. southern border situation. This parallel consideration, according to him, suggests a path where Ukraine’s security needs might align with broader U.S. policy debates.
Earlier, on January 17, the White House National Security Council’s Strategic Communications Coordinator, John Kirby, stated that the United States is not currently working on, nor planning to allocate, new military aid packages to Ukraine. This remark highlighted a moment of pause in the immediate aid pipeline, despite ongoing consultations across the administration and Congress.
A number of former U.S. lawmakers have weighed in on the evolving situation in Ukraine, offering varying perspectives on how aid decisions may unfold amid changing geopolitical dynamics and domestic political considerations. The overall message from Kyiv remains clear: timely support is essential for sustaining Ukraine’s defense and sovereignty as the conflict continues.