The US has provided $65.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion, but further contributions depend on balance after Donald Trump ordered a moratorium on aid to Kiev.
Then-President Joe Biden reaffirmed what the State Department called the United States and reaffirmed “unshakable support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” Congress has already approved many billions of supplies.
But that was changed by Trump’s shocking changes in his approach to war.
This is a breakdown of the major delivery of US military aid to Ukraine and why they were stopped.
air defense
Given the relentless air attacks from the Russian army, Washington continues to send increasingly sophisticated air defense materials to Kyiv, including three patriot surface-to-air missile batteries in particular. European allies provide such a system to Ukraine.
Other defense systems on the US list included 12 ground-based NASAMS, Hawk systems and ammunition, and over 3,000 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles.
To improve their effectiveness, 21 air surveillance radars were provided, and equipment was provided to integrate Western launchers and missiles into Ukrainian systems.
Missiles, mortars
Washington sent over 200 155mm how shells, 3M corresponding firearms, 72 105mm how shells, 1m rounds, and more than 700,000 mortars.
More than 40 Himahs on rocket launchers mounted on light armored vehicles were delivered along with corresponding ammunition.
Washington also gave more than 10,000 javelins, more than 10,000 javelins and anti-tank missiles that became symbols of Ukraine’s resistance to Russian invasion in the first week of the war.
Over 120,000 other anti-vehicle weapons were delivered, and 10,000 towed anti-tank missiles were delivered.
For small weapons, Ukrainian soldiers were supplied with over 500m of small ammunition and hand-rena bullets.
Tanks, helicopters, boats, drones
The Pentagon had so far refused to send fighter jets directly to Kiev, but the Biden administration provided 20 Soviet-designed MI-17 military helicopters. They also provided several different models of drones.
And after a long delay in Biden’s management, Washington delivered a total of 31 Abrams, the most advanced US heavy tanks since January 2023. A 45 Soviet-designed T-72B tank was also sent.
The State Department list includes 300 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 1,300 Armored Craftsman Careers, over 5,000 Humvee Military Vehicles and 300 Armored Ambulances.
Washington provided over 100 patrol boats, coastal defense systems, Claymore mines, satellite communications systems, night vision goggles, and over 100,000 sets of body armor.
After January 20th?
The above numbers are from January 20th, the last time the Biden administration was in office.
Since Trump took office later that day, Washington has continued to deliver to Ukraine. US defense officials continued to deliver what they called “critical ammunition,” approved by previous administrations, including tank weapons and artillery fire.
Why did Trump pause aid?
The White House surrounds Trump’s Ukrainian policy as focusing on achieving lasting “peace,” but the president initially focuses on pressure from Ukrainian President Voldime Zelenkie, and on invading countries signing a deal to hand over mineral wealth to the United States.
Trump’s unstable relationship with Zelenksyy — who says he’s willing to sign a mineral trade but only signs in return for security guarantees from Washington — has reached a low point amid discussions in the oval office where US vice president JD Vance accused Zelenskyy of “not appreciative.”
Three days later, Trump suspended aid.
Agence France-Presse contributed to this report
