Once again this is clear the US government is not unified over the strategy for assisting Ukraine and stopping the russian aggressor. We are witnessing the House Intelligence Committee issue a letter to Secretary Austin, urging him to authorize Ukraine to use the U.S.-Provided Weapons to Strike Strategic Targets within Russian Territory and additional Air Defense capabilities.Yet Austin says 'expectation' is Ukraine won't use US weapons outside its territory, despite Russian advance.

We urge all Ukraine Supporters to get behind the Congressmen who fight for the capabilities Ukraine desperately needs at this time. You can do so by calling your Members of the Congress and declaring your support for the letter issued by the House Intelligence Committee and asking your Representatives to do the same.

House Intelligence Committee Letter:
https://intelligence.house.gov/uploadedfiles/5.20.24_joint_letter_to_dod_for_urgent_ukraine_aid.pdf

Austin Aerticle:
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/austin-expectation-ukraine-wont-us-weapons-territory-despite-russian-advance/story?id=110400530

Protect Ukraine Now Video on the Matter:
https://youtu.be/5pEYmx0lSc0

July 29, 2024 - Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

“Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This includes the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at up to $200 million to provide Ukraine with key capabilities, including: air defense interceptors; munitions for rocket systems and artillery; and anti-tank weapons.

In addition, DoD is announcing a significant package of support using approximately $1.5 billion in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) funds. This package includes capabilities to augment Ukraine's air defenses, fires, and anti-tank weapons, as well as funding to sustain equipment previously committed by the United States.”

It should be noted, that the $1.5 billion munitions under USAI are long term commitments and only the $200 million PDA package is subject to immediate delivery to Ukraine. Also please note the current trend of providing Ukraine with extremely small military aid packages, that are now spaced further apart than in the past. The previous package in the amount of $250 million was announced on July 11 , about 2.5 weeks ago. In the beginning of the full scale invasion Ukraine was receiving over $1 billion in military aid every 2 weeks. This trend was significantly reduced in the Fall of 2023, citing the lack of Congress appropriated funds as the reason for decrease. The aid packages remained low despite the new Supplemental for Ukraine passing in April.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3852671/biden-administration-announces-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/

Forbes reports that Ukraine had an opportunity to target Russian Warplanes responsible for launching devastating glide bomb attacks on civilian infrastructure and armed forces. However, the current White House administration explicitly prohibited Ukraine from taking action. It is deeply concerning to see the White House attempting to balance the interests of both Ukraine and Russia. While the objectives of this strategy are unclear, it is evidently harmful to Ukraine and only serves to prolong the war and the suffering of the Ukrainian people.
We urge all Americans to contact their Senators and Representatives to highlight that any policies restricting Ukraine's ability to defend itself are counterproductive and damaging. These policies must be revoked immediately, as they not only harm Ukraine but also embolden Russia to continue its unprovoked and unjustified aggression.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/08/05/ukraine-had-a-chance-to-blow-up-russias-best-warplanes-on-the-tarmac-the-white-house-said-no-and-now-its-too-late/

The current restrictions on the use of U.S.-provided long-range weapons are both unreasonable and detrimental. These limitations are particularly troubling given that Russia is receiving
unrestricted supplies of ballistic missiles and other weaponry from Iran, North Korea, and potentially other nations. Such constraints on Ukraine’s defensive capabilities have led to
missed opportunities on the battlefield and dramatic increase in casualties among both civilians and military personnel.
We urge you to contact the White House and demand the immediate removal of all restrictions on the use of U.S.-provided weapons. Also Ukraine is running low on long-range munitions,
making it crucial to not only lift these restrictions but also ensure a sufficient supply of AGM-158 JASSM and ATACMS. This action is vital for Ukraine’s continued defense and effectiveness
in the face of ongoing aggression.
You can reach the White House at (202) 456-1414
#LetUkraineStrikeBack

The Biden Administration has $8.8 billion remaining in the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), the primary mechanism for military aid to Ukraine, accounting for approximately 77% of all aid provided. However, the Pentagon reported on November 19th that $7.1 billion remained, and after a recent package of $275 million was announced, the total now stands at $6.8 billion. This creates a $2 billion discrepancy compared to the calculated $8.8 billion, likely due to unaccounted Department of Defense (DoD) accounting errors.

#ProtectUkraine

#MilitaryAid

The total PDA available for 2024 consists of $4.2 billion carried over from 2023, $7.8 billion added by Congress in April, and $1.9 billion identified as overvaluation in prior aid packages. These overvaluations were confirmed to remain available for Ukraine. Total aid delivered in 2024 is $5.2 billion across 16 PDA packages. Subtracting this from the $14 billion available leaves the calculated $8.8 billion. The $2 billion difference could reflect unaddressed accounting errors by the DoD. Further mitigation strategies are to be explored in upcoming discussions.
https://youtu.be/J38Vr0IXf5k