Who Else Helped Ukraine When the US didn’t?
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine started in February 2014 when Russian forces, dressed as Ukrainians, invaded the independent republic of Crimea. European Union institutions are leading the pack of assistance providers to Ukraine, with €77.1 billion in promised financial help being the primary source. When all forms of help, including economic and humanitarian assistance, are considered, the United States' commitment to Ukraine amounts to €71.4 billion, making it the greatest military aid partner since the conflict began. The following three countries have also pledged substantial aid: Norway, Germany, and the UK.
Military, financial, and humanitarian aid are all forms of help that Ukraine gets. The Ministry of Finance reports that our nation received around $30 billion in financial aid from our friends in 2022. Other reports indicate that we got 39 billion euros in financial and military help in the first six months of the conflict. Let’s look at some other heroes playing their part in this war zone.
Germany
Germany has supplied Ukraine with various launch missile systems, armed troop carriers, self-propelled artillery, and air defenses since the conflict began in 2022. Berlin sent Kyiv weaponry valued at $2.7 billion as part of the most recent military assistance package.
The UK
Because of its unwavering support for Ukraine and repeated appeals for international solidarity, the United Kingdom's voice has been more audible. A steady stream of cutting-edge weaponry, including long-range Storm Shadow missiles, is being sent to Kyiv by London. In addition, the United Kingdom was an early proponent of the supply of F-16s and other fourth-generation fighters to the Ukrainian military.
Poland
It is appropriate to acknowledge Poland independently. All in all, Warsaw has provided almost 7 billion euros in aid across various sectors. For instance, Poles were the pioneers in granting refugee status, a consistent source of humanitarian help, political allies, and military suppliers.
The EU
The European Union is helping the nation militarily in a war for the first time. It has implemented sanctions as a further tool in its pressure campaign against Russia. The European Union gave Ukraine about $12 billion in military aid last year.
Other Countries
Various needs, including humanitarian and military ones, have also been funded by other nations. Nations like Norway, Finland, France, Italy, and Japan are among them. Given the challenges Ukraine will have in reestablishing its state, it is important to consider the financial aid it received during the conflict and the likelihood of future assistance from Ukrainian allies.
NATO
NATO has always supported Ukraine politically and supports bilateral military assistance. NATO helps coordinate the Ukrainian government's requests for humanitarian and non-lethal supplies. Ukrainians are not NATO members; hence, the North Atlantic Treaty's mutual defense clause does not apply. Thus, NATO will not send ground troops to Ukraine. Since a no-fly zone over Ukraine would put Russian and NATO soldiers against one other, the allies have decided against it. At the June 2022 Madrid summit of heads of state and administration, NATO countries approved a new Ukraine assistance package. This assistance will last. The Vilnius Summit adopted the multi-year program in July 2023.
The EU provides lethal and non-lethal weaponry in the European Peace Facility (EPF). The bloc has never before authorized the supply of dangerous weapons to a third country. EPF member nations that donated much-needed munitions have received €1 billion from the EU's €5.6 billion contribution. The EU has committed €1 billion from the European Stability Fund for artillery ammunition. The EU approved a new military training mission for Ukraine in October 2022.
In the long run, representatives of the EU suggest funneling €20 billion over four years into a special fund for Ukraine via the European Pension Fund (EPF). The recommendations have not been finalized due to differences of opinion on the fund's operation and the broader discussion around the future of EU assistance for Ukraine.
US’s ‘Break’ From Sending Aid To Ukraine
Despite the help the US has been providing for Ukraine, there have been many political benefits and challenges, to say. Whereas the US stands tall by sending a total of €71.4 billion in aid, it halted the aid due to Republican agendas and influence. After delaying the aid for months, the US Senate has approved a $95 billion package that includes help for Taiwan, Israel, and Ukraine.
The Senate finally gave its stamp of approval to the long-delayed plan early Tuesday. Moving on to the House of Representatives, where Republicans have the majority, the bill's prospects of becoming law remain low.
The law, which would allow Ukraine to receive much-needed funds to combat Russia's incursion, has been stalled for months by conservative Republicans influenced by Trump. But in an all-night session in the Senate, which Democrats control, it passed thanks to a bipartisan drive backed by party moderates. To approve the package, 70 to 29, 22 Republicans joined Democrats in voting for it.
The bill's future is still in the air because of the statements made by several conservative Republicans in the House who want to stop it. They maintain that the $61 billion meant for Ukraine would be better used on home front concerns, including border protection.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated that the measure may not be sent to President Joe Biden's desk for weeks or months. Some said that if we left Ukraine alone, Russia would become stronger, and democracies throughout the world would face more resistance.
Still, that's not the end of the tale. The measure will not even be considered for a vote, according to Speaker Mike Johnson, who is friends with Donald Trump and is expected to oppose Joe Biden in the November election. Despite Kyiv's cries for assistance in the face of more aggressive Russian strikes, US funding to Ukraine has been stalled for months due to congressional indecision.
A portion of the $95 billion Senate measure would go to the Israeli military and the democratic island of Taiwan. Still, the bulk of the money—$60 billion—would go toward restocking ammunition and weaponry for Ukraine.
When enough Republicans stood up to Trump's underhanded tactics, it breezed through the Senate. However, Johnson then said that he would not be able to solve the security situation in Ukraine unless he had new and rigorous policies in place to prevent people from crossing the Mexican border illegally.
Sources:
https://www.statista.com/chart/28489/ukrainian-military-humanitarian-and-financial-aid-donors/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-us-funding-nato-says-investment-in-us-security/
https://www.britannica.com/event/2022-Russian-invasion-of-Ukraine
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9477/
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