For the Record

Joe Biden at the presidential debate, 6/27/2024:

Because if, in fact, he does what he says and walks away – by the way, all that money we give Ukraine and weapons we make here in the United States. We give them the weapons, not the money at this point. And our NATO allies have produced as much funding for Ukraine as we have. That’s why it’s – that’s why we’re strong.

A month later:

Ukraine to receive $3.9B from United States in coming weeks

Ukraineform | 7/29/24 | Daryna Vialko

In the coming weeks, Ukraine expects to receive the first $3.9 billion in direct budget support from the United States, totaling $7.85 billion.

The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Telegram, following his meeting with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“We discussed the issues related to the work of the Multi-Agency Donor Coordination Platform. The financing of budget expenditures, recovery projects, and support for the energy sector are remaining our priorities. Ukraine is grateful for $7.85 billion in direct budget support, which is expected to come from the United States this year. We expect to receive the first $3.9 billion in the coming weeks,” Shmyhal wrote.

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