Ukraine Aid Update: US Delays Funding, Zelensky Discusses Patriot Missiles

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said the United States has decided not to release $400 million in previously approved military assistance to Ukraine, raising new questions about the future pace of American support as Kyiv continues to seek additional air defense systems and financial assistance from its international partners. Senator Says Military Aid Could Be Deferred Until the Next Administration Speaking during a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Durbin said the current payment schedule indicates that the remaining military assistance may not be distributed until the 2029 fiscal year. “I have to tell you that the payment plan tells us we should be prepared to spend these funds in fiscal year 2029. That decision will be made by the next president, whoever that may be,” Durbin said.