He allocates all remaining Defense Department security assistance funding by the end of his term.
After meeting with President Zelensky at the White House this past week, President Joe Biden announced additional security assistance for Ukraine. He approved $2.4 billion in defense aid and another $5.5 in presidential drawdown authority, among other directions.
“I have directed the Department of Defense to allocate all of its remaining security assistance funding that has been appropriated for Ukraine by the end of my term in office,“ the president stated. “As part of this effort, the Department of Defense will allocate the remaining Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funds by the end of this year.“
He continued, “I also have authorized $5.5 billion in Presidential Drawdown Authority to ensure this authority does not expire, so that my Administration can fully utilize the funding appropriated by Congress to support the drawdown of U.S. equipment for Ukraine and then replenish U.S. stockpiles.“
The president said he “will convene a leader-level meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany next month to coordinate the efforts of the more than 50 countries supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For the president and his advisors as they continue to provide assistance to Ukraine against Russia.
- For discernment for Defense Secretary Austin as he heads the Department of Defense and fulfills the security aid drawdowns.
- For U.S. governing officials to seek God’s guidance regarding the conflicts taking place around the globe.
Sources: The White House, Bloomberg
