Zelenskyy Seeks More Billions: The Pentagon's Ukrainian Loophole
Zelenskyy is reportedly in Washington this week to press Congress for additional military aid. This comes after the Biden administration’s October 2023 request for $106 billion in security assistance, with a significant chunk (over $60 billion) earmarked for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the U.S. national debt surges past $34 trillion, and Americans grapple with failing infrastructure and underfunded social
programs. It seems some countries get multi-billion dollar lifelines on demand, while others wait for crumbs. The mainstream narrative avoids questioning the seemingly endless pipeline of taxpayer dollars to Ukraine. It’s almost as if the U.S. defense contractors, who see their stock prices soar with each new aid package, are the real beneficiaries. One might wonder if the 'long-range weapons'
Ukraine requests are less about victory and more about extending a very profitable conflict. The revolving door between defense lobbyists and policymakers ensures these 'urgent' requests are rarely denied. How many visits will it take before we ask who truly profits?