What military aid was the US giving Ukraine and why has Trump paused it?
by Oliver Holmes and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6VNN8)
The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Kyiv since Russia's February 2022 invasion
The US has provided $65.9bn in military support to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion but further contributions hang in the balance after Donald Trump ordered a pause on aid to Kyiv.
The then president, Joe Biden, approved the assistance, reaffirming what the state department called the US's unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity". Congress has already approved many billions more in supplies.
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