Draft U.S. Budget for 2025 Provides $482 Million in Assistance to Ukraine to Counter russian aggression - White House
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The White House proposes to allocate $482 million in support for Ukraine in the budget for the next fiscal year, which will help rebuild Ukraine's economy, strengthen its defense capabilities, and advance reforms for EU accession.
The White House has published a budget proposal for fiscal year 2025, which provides for the allocation of $ 1.5 billion to "counter the kremlin's aggression" and includes $ 482 million to help Ukraine. This was reported by the US Department of State, UNN reports.
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The White House is proposing to provide Ukraine with $482 million in support over the next fiscal year. These funds are included in the draft US state budget for 2025.
If we do not stop putin's appetite for power and control in Ukraine, it will not be limited to Ukraine, and the costs to America and our allies and partners will grow. The $482 million requested for Ukraine will help rebuild the Ukrainian economy, strengthen Ukraine's resilience and ability to defend itself against a full-scale russian invasion, and ensure progress on the reforms necessary for Ukraine's accession to the EU
It is also noted that if putin wins in Ukraine, "it will send a signal to autocrats and malign actors around the world that they can use force to upend the world order that threatens the political, security, and economic interests of the United States and the world for decades to come.
According to the State Department, 250 of the 482 million should be used for "economic and development assistance to support reforms in Ukraine." This includes opportunities to develop and strengthen "civil society, the rule of law, and fair elections," as well as to enhance economic growth, strengthen economic security, and support for EU accession.
In addition, $95 million is planned to be allocated to the U.S. State Department's Short and Medium Term Security Assistance (FMF) program to help Ukraine win the war against Russia. 71 million is planned to be allocated for healthcare programs, and 66 million for "other types of security assistance," including civilian protection, demining, and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Recall
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak reportedthat he discussed with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan urgent Ukrainian military needs, pointed out the importance of the House of Representatives' early approval of the aid package for Ukraine and thanked US President Joe Biden for his strong messages on the need to support Ukraine in his annual address to Congress.
