The article outlines the complexities surrounding U.S. military aid to Ukraine amid President Trump's deliberations on potential cuts to the assistance package established under the Biden administration, exceeding $65 billion. Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, Trump appears to be reconsidering U.S. commitments, which could gravely impact Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian aggression. The Center for Strategic and International Studies points out that existing aid pledged under Biden has not fully materialized in terms of delivery, with additional concerns regarding new contracts with defense contractors complicating future support.
The U.S. pledged over $65 billion in military aid to Ukraine under Biden, but Trump’s possible veto threatens to impair Ukraine’s defense capabilities against Russia.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies noted it typically takes eight months for arms deliveries, with years needed for new weapons directly from contractors.
Despite previous promises of aid, U.S. shipments to Ukraine have slowed under Trump’s administration, leading to concerns about the future of military support.
A Trump administration official indicated that while existing shipments could be canceled, halting new weapon deliveries is more complicated due to legal ownership issues.
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