U.S. reportedly considering $500M more in aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier.
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The Biden administration is floating the idea of sending Ukraine an additional $500 million in aid, and is urging European allies to do the same, Bloomberg reports Tuesday.

The consideration arrives as Moscow and Kyiv engage in peace talks, though Western officials remain skeptical of Russia's true intentions. Continuing to send funding allows Ukraine the option to funnel money toward government services, humanitarian aid, or military operations while discussions play out.

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Brigid Kennedy

Brigid Kennedy worked at The Week from 2021 to 2023 as a staff writer, junior editor and then story editor, with an interest in U.S. politics, the economy and the music industry.