The United States government has suspended the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) and Foreign Military Financing (FMF) contracting initiatives.
"Hopefully the successful effort to strip Ukraine funding from the CR is the first of many victories by the antiwar fiscal conservatives over the military-industrial complex and its politicians, lobbyists, and propagandists."
With a 335-91 vote, the House approved a 45-day temporary funding measure that excludes border security and $6 billion funding for Ukraine, avoiding a government shut down.
General Mark Milley said no soldier ever swore an oath to serve a "wannabe dictator," referring to former President Donald Trump, after stepping down Friday.
Ukraine, facing ongoing internal and external conflict, is experiencing a substantial reliance on international aid, with external assistance forming about 70% of its budget.
