The Pentagon is urging the United States Congress to provide additional funding for Ukraine, as it is running low on funds for weapons and has already slowed down resupplying some troops, The Associated Press news agency reported on Monday, citing a letter the Department of Defense sent to congressional leaders.
Pentagon Comptroller Michael McCord wrote that $1.6 billion is all that remains from the $25.9 billion Congress provided to replenish US military stocks for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia.
The short-term funding bill that prevented a US government shutdown did not include any financial aid for Kiev.