McConnell lays into Pentagon for sitting on $400M in Ukraine aid
McConnell said the funds are collecting dust as Senate appropriators question Pentagon delays and argue the money would support U.S. weapons production.
- On Wednesday, Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell accused the Pentagon of delaying $400 million in congressionally approved Ukraine military aid, stating the funds are "collecting dust at the Pentagon."
- Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby reportedly removed security assistance to Ukraine and the Baltics from the fiscal 2026 budget request, which McConnell alleges Colby deemed "wasteful," stonewalling Senate appropriators seeking explanations.
- Congress authorized the $400 million through the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026, with McConnell arguing that supporting Ukraine drives billions into the American Military Industrial Complex.
- The standoff between the Defense Department and Senate appropriators threatens to disrupt security assistance and slow equipment delivery to Kyiv, potentially complicating operations for NATO allies and the Baltics.
- By highlighting the need for leadership against Russia, McConnell used the critique to jab at President Donald Trump's skepticism toward European allies, positioning his opposition as part of a broader argument for continued U.S. engagement.
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The funds have already been approved by Congress, and their use depends on what weapons Ukraine wants to buy.
After months of delays, the US has now released hundreds of millions in aid for Ukraine. However, the rapid transfer of funds is subject to conditions.
Hegseth Says the Pentagon Released Funds for Ukraine
Funding for Ukraine “was released as of yesterday,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Rod Lamkey Jr./APDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that $400 million in congressionally approved funding for Ukraine has been released after weeks of scrutiny from lawmakers over the delay in disbursing the aid.The funding “was released as of yesterday,” Hegseth said in response to questions during a House Armed Services Committee hearing.Congres…
Allocated funding has not been effectively utilized and remains blocked within the Department of Defense. Republican Senator Mitch McConnell stated that the US Department of Defense is delaying the provision of military aid to Ukraine. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a publication in The Washington Post. Read also: Germany approves 2027 budget figures with billions for Ukraine Funds approved, but not allocated This concerns a $400 milli…
Pentagon says it has released $400 million in support for Ukraine
The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026 late last year, which included $400 million for Ukraine to be released in 2026 and another $400 million in 2027 through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
Pentagon delays $400 million in Ukraine aid amid shifting global priorities
The Pentagon has held $400 million in Ukraine military aid approved by Congress for fiscal year 2026 without explanation for months. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell publicly criticized Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby for stonewalling lawmakers’ inquiries. The Defense Department is considering diverting Ukraine-bound weapons including air defense interceptors to support operations in Iran. […]
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