Pentagon Allocates $300 Million in Emergency Aid to Ukraine

The aid package aims to address urgent ammunition needs amid intensified Russian attacks, but officials warn it's a short-term solution.

The Pentagon has allocated $300 million in emergency military aid to Ukraine, marking the first significant weapons package sent to Kyiv since late December.
The aid package is funded through cost savings in existing contracts, including a notable reduction in the cost of 25 mm ammunition.
The aid aims to address Ukraine's urgent need for ammunition as it faces intensified Russian attacks, but officials acknowledge it is a short-term solution.
Efforts to secure additional funding for Ukraine are stalled in the House of Representatives, with House Democrats attempting to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson through a discharge petition.
Polish leaders emphasize the critical importance of U.S. aid to Ukraine, warning that inaction could result in thousands of lives lost.