Pentagon delays Ukraine aid until 2029

The Pentagon has told Congress that it will not finish spending $400 million in aid to Ukraine until fiscal year 2029.

This has frustrated members of Congress, who believe the timeline is unusually slow for an ongoing conflict.

The funds are intended for capacity building, including weapons, ammunition, vehicles, and services for Ukrainian forces.

Congress has repeatedly complained about the slow pace of spending, with some members questioning the impact of delayed assistance on Ukraine's battle against Russian invaders.

The U.S. has been the top provider of foreign aid to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, with $175 billion allocated by the end of September 2024.