The Pentagon runs out of funds for Ukraine as it prepares to host summit of fifty allies

The US has said it doesn’t have any more money to help Ukraine and can’t send the guns and missiles they need to defend against Russia’s attack.

The Biden administration didn’t have anything to offer at a meeting for about 50 countries that help Ukraine because they were focused on politics at home. The team was created by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in April 2022.

While waiting for Congress to agree on sending more money to help Ukraine, Washington will ask other countries to help cover the costs in the meantime.

I encourage this group to work hard to give Ukraine more air defense systems and interceptors that can save lives. Austin said this during a speech from his home, where he’s recovering from prostate cancer surgery.

The first time Austin, who is 70 years old, appeared in public was in a video, and he looked a little thin. He had to stay in the hospital for two weeks because he had problems after the surgery.

After the meeting, Celeste Wallander, who works for the defense department, told reporters that Ukraine’s defense ministry is getting reports from its front lines that “soldiers do not have enough ammunition. ”

Wallander said, “That’s why we have been focusing on answering Congress’ questions, so they can make a decision on passing legislation with help. ”

Ukraine is waiting to see what Congress will decide, but European friends are already taking action to help Ukraine.

In Brussels, the leader of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, said that they will spend $1. 2 billion to buy more than 222,000 rounds of 155 mm bullets. The bullets are very important in the war, and the contract will help allies who need more bullets for fighting in Kyiv.

The fighting between Israel and Hamas has been in the news a lot, but Russia is still attacking Ukraine.

Russia attacked Ukraine on Tuesday with over 40 missiles in the two large cities, causing damage to homes and killing at least five people. The attack happened after Moscow refused to agree to any deal supported by Kyiv and its Western allies to end the war that has been going on for almost two years.

Ukraine stopped at least 21 missiles with its air defences. But the attacks hurt at least 20 people in four parts of Kyiv, the main city.

The Pentagon said it will stop giving security help to Ukraine in December. At the age of 27, a $250 million gift included 155 mm rounds, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, and other items that are in high demand from the U. SinventoryStockpiles are large collections or reserves of goods or materials.

The United States They can’t buy more weapons because they don’t have enough money, and Congress hasn’t approved more funds.

Over $110 billion in help for Ukraine and Israel is delayed because Congress and the White House disagree on other important issues, like making the U. S-Mexico border more secure.

Senators from both political parties are working together to make a deal. This deal would give Ukraine almost $61 billion in help and also change the country’s border rules. Republicans want to reduce the help that Ukraine is getting. They think that European countries can give money to Ukraine instead.

“I want to see smaller portions,” said Senator. John Thune from South Dakota, who is second in command among the Republican senators, told reporters on Tuesday. “I think the number is very big and there are a lot of things paid for with it. ”

However, even if the Senate agrees on a deal, the plan will still have to face strong opposition in the House. Many Republicans in the House have consistently voted against supporting Ukraine in the war.

America Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, they have given Ukraine more than $44. 2 billion in security help. Approximately $236 billion was taken from the military’s current supplies, and about $19 billion was used for long-term contracts to buy military items that will take a few months to get. Although there is no more money, some weapons that were bought before will still be delivered.