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US already spent over $100bn for supporting Ukraine

 Published: 15:15, 13 September 2023

US already spent over $100bn for supporting Ukraine

The overall number of funds directed by Biden Administration for assistance to Ukraine stands at $110.97bn at this point, Fox News reported on Tuesday citing a document by the Office of Management and Budget of the White House.

The document was prepared in response to a request from a group of Republican senators, submitted to the White House back in January. It contains information about the overall amount of US military, financial and humanitarian aid provided to the Kiev government.

The document says that out of the $110.97-billion total, some $101.19 billion has alreaady been obligated/executed by the Office of Management and Budget.

This sum does not include the new request for more aid to the Kiev government, filed by the administration of US President Joe Biden. It envisages financial assistance of $24 billion, including $13 billion for military purposes.