President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has clarified that of the roughly US$177 billion in support permitted by the US for Ukraine, the nation has obtained about US$76 billion.

Supply: Zelenskyy in an interview with Related Press

Quote: "Once I hear – each up to now and even now – from the US that America has offered Ukraine with tons of of billions [of dollars] (177, to be exact, primarily based on what Congress permitted), because the president of a nation at battle, I can inform you – we’ve obtained greater than US$75 billion.

So, when individuals speak about US$177 billion and even US$200 billion, we’ve by no means obtained that. We’re speaking about tangible issues as a result of this support didn’t come as money however quite as weapons, which amounted to about US$70 billion.

However when it’s stated that Ukraine obtained US$200 billion to assist the military in the course of the battle – that’s not true. I don’t know the place all that cash went. Maybe it’s true on paper with tons of of various programmes – I gained’t argue, and we’re immensely grateful for every little thing. However in actuality, we obtained about US$76 billion. It’s vital support, however it’s not US$200 billion."

Particulars: Concerning the suspension of funding for humanitarian programmes, Zelenskyy highlighted particular circumstances akin to a US$200 million energy-related programme and others in healthcare and border safety.

Quote: "These US$300-400 million are the programmes the state obtained. We’ll handle this. I’ll safe assist both from European companions or via inner sources."

Extra particulars: Zelenskyy emphasised to the US the significance of sustaining veteran and healthcare programmes throughout wartime.

Quote: "There are additionally many different humanitarian programmes I’m uninformed about, aside from figuring out of their existence. Maybe the US President’s administration will audit these programmes and discover further billions, however I don’t know the place these funds went. When the battle began, many Ukrainian organisations left the nation, probably following indicators from the US embassy. In all probability, these numerous organisations had been funded by totally different foundations."

Background:

• In November 2024, Zelenskyy acknowledged that Ukraine has not obtained even half of the weapons formally allotted by the USA and that Europe has helped Ukraine simply as a lot because the US.
• On his first day as president, Donald Trump signed an govt order suspending all international support programmes for 90 days to evaluate their alignment along with his political objectives. Zelenskyy acknowledged that US army support to Ukraine had not been halted.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a suspension of all new international support funds throughout this overview. Officers and NGO representatives in Ukraine warned that with out Rubio’s authorisation, important applications, together with assist for faculties, hospitals and efforts to develop financial and vitality infrastructure, may face vital setbacks.
• On 26 January, The US Company for Worldwide Growth (USAID) in Ukraine was ordered to droop all initiatives and expenditures following a directive from the US Division of State. The order suspends international support programmes for 90 days to permit for an audit.
• Nevertheless, army support to Ukraine is exempt from this freeze and continues to be delivered below the insurance policies established by the earlier administration of Joe Biden.

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