Trump Administration Commits Nearly All $400 Million in Ukraine Military Aid Before Deadline

The Trump administration has made legally binding commitments to spend nearly all of the $400 million in military aid Congress approved for Ukraine, preventing the funds from expiring on September 30. As of early this week, $307 million had been obligated, with plans to lock in the remaining $93 million before the fiscal year ends. The Pentagon, which oversees the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, has faced criticism from Democrats and some Republicans for delaying the aid. First deliveries, including offensive weapons and spare parts for armored vehicles, began this month, with the rest expected by October 2029. The equipment does not include Patriot missiles, despite Russia's ongoing bombardment of Ukrainian cities. The aid has been a point of contention, with lawmakers unhappy over the Pentagon's slow timeline for an active conflict. Ukraine remains the top recipient of US foreign aid since Russia's 2022 invasion, though US commitment has been questioned under Trump's administration.