$61B Ukraine Response Package Becomes Law
- The fifth supplemental appropriation brings total U.S. funding since Feb. 2022 to $174B.
- It includes funds to provide weapons to Ukraine, replenish DoD stocks already transferred, and support enhanced DoD presence in Europe.
- It also includes funding for diplomatic programs, development and humanitarian assistance, and $7.8B in direct budget support to the Ukrainian government.
Ukraine and Russia Engage in Heavy Fighting along Front Line and at Sea
- Russia launched a new offensive around Kharkiv; the UAF moved to defend the city by redeploying assets from other regions.
- DoD authorized the UAF to strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied weapons.
- Multiple UAF strikes on Russian naval assets in the Black Sea caused Russia to shift them away from Crimea.
- Ukraine continued to target Russia’s oil and gas refineries while Russia continued to target Ukrainian civil energy infrastructure.
- Ukraine instituted a new conscription law as heavy fighting inflicted heavy casualties.
- The UAF continued to ask for donations as supplies of certain munitions have run critically low.
Read this and more on pages 19–27 of the report
NATO Allies Engage in Largest Exercise in Europe Since the Cold War
- Steadfast Defender 24 included 90,000 troops from all 32 NATO countries, 80 aircraft, 50 naval ships, and 1,100 combat vehicles.
- The first phase focused on securing the Atlantic to NATO’s Arctic territory, and the second focused on moving troops across Europe.
- Sub-exercises focused on Arctic capability, airborne entry, missile defense, and amphibious landings.
Read this and more on pages 27–30 of the report
U.S. Government Advocates for International Support for Ukraine
- The international community discussed peace and recovery plans and mobilized financial support for Ukraine’s recovery.
- The U.S. and partner nations moved to seize Russian sovereign assets abroad to fund Ukraine’s national defense and recovery.
- The U.S. Government expanded sanctions and export controls as Russia and its allies developed evasion strategies.
- The U.S. Government provided training and support to Ukraine’s anti-corruption, war crimes investigation, and border security agencies.
Read this and more on pages 52–61, 86, 94–99 of the report
U.S. Government Provides Support to Ukrainian Businesses
- Ukraine’s economy was challenged by workforce constraints and damage to factories and the energy grid, dissuading foreign investment.
- USAID has provided assistance to 26,600 small and medium enterprises in Ukraine since Feb. 2022 to increase exports, jobs, and government revenue.
OAR Oversight is Enhancing Transparency
Special IG and partner agencies issued 15 oversight reports related to OAR and the Ukraine response this quarter. They found:
- DoD overvalued defense articles provided to Ukraine by $1.9B more than previously estimated.
- USAID should assess and document risk management in conflict zones, such as Ukraine.
- DoD’s provision of weapon systems has experienced multiple supply chain problems.
- State’s Kyiv Transit Platform lacked a standard operating procedure documenting roles and responsibilities, such as transit logistics.
Read this and more on pages 123–135 of the report
Additional Information
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