White House Seeks Nearly $38 Billion More for Ukraine

The White House is asking Congress for nearly $38 billion more for Ukrainian-related aid, including $13 billion for direct budgetary support for the Ukraine government.
“We must continue to support the people of Ukraine as they defend their sovereignty and stand resolute in the face of Russia’s brutal war,” White House Officer of Management and Budget Director Shalanda D. Young wrote to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Nov. 15.
“Since the beginning of Putin’s war, the United States has rallied the world to support Ukraine. Together, with strong, bipartisan support in the Congress, we have provided significant assistance that has been critical to Ukraine’s success on the battlefield-and we cannot let that support run dry.”…}