US Aid Gives Kyiv Respite But Battlefield Shift Remains Far Off
- Aid is expected to reach front line in a matter of weeks
- Six-month stalling of aid in Congress has strained Kyiv forces
US approval of more than $60 billion in aid throws a lifeline to Ukraine’s beleaguered military, though it’s unlikely to turn the tide in the war on its own.
Much will depend on how quickly US assistance can get to the front line after the House of Representatives approved the military and economic assistance on Saturday. As the package was stalled for six months in Congress, Kyiv’s military has grappled with an ever-more acute shortage of ammunition and manpower, while Kremlin forces press their advantage.