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Summary

The U.S. announced $5.9 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, including $2.5 billion in military support and $3.4 billion in budget assistance, as President Biden finalizes his term.

This brings total U.S. military aid since 2022 to $61.4 billion and budget aid to over $30 billion, supporting Ukraine’s government and military amid intensifying Russian attacks.

Biden emphasized the importance of continued support, though uncertainty looms under Trump, who has questioned U.S. involvement.

Treasury Secretary Yellen warned against cutting aid, calling Ukraine’s success vital to U.S. interests.

    • m0darn@lemmy.caEnglish
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      4 months ago

      Just FYI it’s totally possible for non-shills/bots to support Russia. They can be real people just with different experiences, values and/or information diets than you.

      Like to me it’s pretty obvious who the bad guys in the war are (russia). But to a Belarusian it’s probably not so clear (in fact I’ve met a Belarusian that feels this way).

      Writing people off as shills/bots gives a false sense of security (not exactly the passing I want but close enough I guess)

      I think it’s much healthier to say something like “your head is so far up your ass it’s difficult to understand you”.

      • fuckingkangaroos@lemm.eeEnglish
        4·
        4 months ago

        I appreciate your comment, and I agree with most of it. But ultimately, I think its critical to call out disinformation from the Kremlin.

        I know that sometimes I’ll get it wrong, and I regret that, but even then it calls attention to the issue I’m addressing.

        I have no I’ll will towards the average Russian, many of them are good people, I know because I’ve met a lot of them. If they, or Belorussians etc. are upset by my vitriol, they should stop and ask themselves why I’m angry.

        The Kremlin is fucking with democracies around the world, theyre waging a vultural war that targets the fabric of societies. I hate them for that. If someone is offended but doesn’t care to understand why I’m angry, they can eat shit.