President Joe Biden recently requested another $24 billion in aid to Ukraine, including $13 billion in military aid. This adds to the estimated $113 billion, including $62 billion in security assistance, already provided by the United States since the conflict began—considerably exceeding the amount provided by European states, who presumably have a more direct interest in the outcome of the conflict than the U.S.
The request comes at a difficult time for the administration. According to a CNN poll, a majority of Americans now believe the United States has already done enough to help defend Ukraine from the Russian invasion. Ukraine’s summer counteroffensive has stalled, raising the prospect of a protracted stalemate. And an increase in Ukrainian attacks on Russian soil raises uncomfortable questions about how far the U.S. can back Ukraine without risking escalation or direct involvement in the conflict.
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