Espreso. Global

US temporary budget: implications for Ukraine

1 October, 2023 Sunday
18:15

The adoption of the draft temporary budget for Ukraine in the United States means that the country will continue to work with its international partners. There are no immediate threats to the supply of weapons and equipment that were previously approved for Ukraine

client/title.list_title

Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova made the statement on Facebook.

"The Congress and the Administration made sure that the previous budget funds for Ukraine's assistance programs were transitional. The funds are available. The government will work, so nothing threatens the supply of weapons and equipment that was approved earlier," Markarova wrote.

She also added that Ukraine currently has at least an additional USD 1.6 billion in defense assistance (DA), more than USD 1.2 billion in direct budgetary assistance, such as the September tranche that was transferred to the World Bank, as well as significant amounts for energy and other programs.

The Ambassador mentioned that a new decision will be necessary after the initial 45 days have passed.

"In fact, there is time, there are resources, and most importantly, there is bipartisan and bicameral support for Ukraine, which makes it possible to work to confirm American assistance to Ukraine's fight for freedom and to save lives," Markarova said.

She is optimistic that Ukraine has a basis to anticipate that discussions on concrete solutions for the Ukrainian state will commence before the expiration of the 45-day period.

  • An hour before the October 1 deadline, US President Joe Biden signed a bill to temporarily fund the government until November 17, which had been approved by the US Senate and House of Representatives the day before. Before signing it, Biden issued a statement saying that the deal did not include new funding to continue supporting Ukraine.

Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2024, Friday
11 October
12:36
Exclusive
Russia aims to advance towards Ukrainian logistics routes in Kursk region assault — military expert
11:50
Ukrainian Armed Forces control 40-50% of Toretsk - City Military Administration
11:27
ISW analyzes impact of Ukraine's strikes on Russian ammunition depots on frontline dynamics
11:03
169 clashes erupt on Russian-Ukrainian frontline, with Russia pushing in Lyman direction
10:40
Russia captures 3 settlements near Myrnohrad in Pokrovsk direction - DeepState
10:17
Ukraine, China discuss political settlement of war launched by Russia
09:55
Russian troops attack Odesa region, killing 4 people, including teenager
09:36
Russia loses military helicopter, 8 tanks and 1,140 soldiers in one day of war in Ukraine
2024, Thursday
10 October
21:20
Radio Liberty journalists come under Russian fire in Bakhmut sector
21:05
Ukraine's MoD approves over 140 new UAV models for operation in 2024
20:50
Norway allocates EUR 82 million to boost production of weapons for Ukraine
20:32
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna dies in Russian captivity
20:15
Exclusive
North Korean soldiers may appear in Ukraine - Defense Express
19:55
Could hypothetical invitation to NATO not be trap for Ukraine?
19:40
Russian army hits almost 300 objects of Ukraine's port infrastructure in 3 months
19:22
90 combat clashes take place along frontline on Oct. 10: most intense in Lyman, Kurakhove, Pokrovsk sectors
19:05
Ukrainian parliament adopts draft law on foreigners’ military service under contract
18:50
Exclusive
Ukrainian border guards fully control border with Belarus
18:32
Exclusive
Aviation expert tells how many MiG-31K Kinzhal missiles carriers are left in Russia
18:15
OPINION
Taiwan's lessons: how Ukraine can avoid losing war
17:53
Kadyrov vows 'blood revenge' against three Russian MPs over Moscow shooting
17:34
Exclusive
Putin pushes for control of Donetsk, Luhansk regions before winter hits
17:15
Putin fires Russian ambassador to the U.S., Antonov
16:53
Russia's Yak-130 trainer jets face rising failures due to makeshift engine parts, analyst says
16:31
Ukraine's drone strike on Khanskaya airbase: aircraft types and why it's not just a training base
16:15
Yak-130 military aircraft crashes in Russia
15:54
OPINION
Why West is afraid of Russia's decolonization
15:43
Ukrainian defense forces attack Khanskaya military airfield in Adygea, Russia
15:33
Georgian PM says party's banners of Ukraine's destruction “exposed opponents' lies”
15:27
Updated
Zelenskyy presents Victory Plan to UK Prime Minister Starmer in London
15:16
Exclusive
"Priorities matter": Ukraine's Ex-Chief Military Prosecutor on Biden’s canceled Ramstein trip
14:57
Britain tightens control over compliance with sanctions against Russia
14:35
Russia may attack Sweden for control of Baltic Sea, defense minister says
13:50
China stops supplying raw materials for medicines to Russia
13:46
Updated
Russia attacks Odesa region's port infrastructure with ballistic missiles: 8 killed, several wounded
13:34
Exclusive
Russia's war offers North Korea chance for money, food, technology — East Asia Expert
13:16
What is White House's plan for Ukraine, General Cavoli's report on key weapons for Ukraine
12:57
Russia regularly deploys chemical weapons against Ukraine – OPCW representative
12:42
Review
Attack on Russian arsenal in Bryansk and U.S. weapons that will aid Ukraine. Serhiy Zgurets’ column
12:18
Russia strikes Ukraine with drones, bombs: 4 injured in Zaporizhzhia, high-rise damaged in Kryvyi Rih
More news