Pentagon releases $400 million in Ukraine funding after congressional criticism

11 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 29

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed to the House Armed Services Committee that the funds, allocated for European capacity building, were released as of yesterday.
The move follows criticism from the top Senate Republican overseeing defense spending, who accused Pentagon leaders of withholding money already authorized by Congress.
The release is expected to support Ukraine amid ongoing conflict, reflecting ongoing U.S. legislative and executive coordination on military aid.

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