‘Nearly out of time’ to help Ukraine as aid dries up: White House to Congress

The U.S. faces “acute urgency” to approve a new round of aid for Ukraine before current funding runs out by the end of this year, the White House’s budget director told congressional leaders on Monday, adding that failing to do so will “kneecap” Kyiv’s war effort and economic recovery.

The Biden administration has been sounding the alarm for over a month that it is running out of money to help Ukraine defend itself from Russia’s invasion, which is nearing the two-year…