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2023-12-29 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
Millions Of Ukrainians About To See Salaries & Pensions Paused As Western Aid Dries Up
[ZERO] Just as the Biden administration has announced a new $250 million weapons package for Ukraine, which is to be the last unless Congress approves new spending for next year, Ukraine is warning of salary and pension delays for millions of people in the war-ravaged country. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed last week that after this final aid package, "We will have no more replenishment authority available to us, and we’re going to need Congress to act without delay."

For nearly two years of the war Ukraine has poured its billions received in foreign aid primarily into defense, but also relies on external assistance to pay Ukrainian government workers and even social payments. It needs the constant flow of aid simply to keep the lights on and the country functioning under Russian bombs. All the while it's been no secret that corruption continues to be rampant, which Zelensky time and again has promised to get a handle on.

Not only has Biden's $60 billion package for Ukraine for 2024 been blocked by Republican holdouts in Congress, but a proposed European Union package for some $55 billion has been stymied by Hungary. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Wednesday, "The support of partners is extremely critical, we need it urgently."
Posted by Besoeker 2023-12-29 03:31|| || Front Page|| [11140 views ]  Top

#1 Save your money for a flight to Mexico City.
Posted by Procopius2k 2023-12-29 06:45||   2023-12-29 06:45|| Front Page Top

#2 Migrants, Asylum Seekers Continue Using Airplanes to Reach Texas Border
Posted by Skidmark 2023-12-29 06:51||   2023-12-29 06:51|| Front Page Top

#3 /\ “They can even have their relatives in the U.S. wire the money to bank accounts, and some of the agents also use Cash App,” the official said, adding that the practice is systemic, with field agents giving a portion of the money up the chain of command. “That is just the way it has been done and continues to be done.”

If you suspect the US State Department is clandestinely funding these expensive flights through NGOs or "agent" direct payments, you may be correct.
Posted by Besoeker 2023-12-29 06:55||   2023-12-29 06:55|| Front Page Top

#4 I guess people complained enough after walking in those "caravans" from El Salvador and Honduras that future illegals demanded free flights.
Posted by DooDahMan 2023-12-29 06:57||   2023-12-29 06:57|| Front Page Top

#5 I got to spend a whole $20 at the grocery store yesterday so I still had rent. Glad they are wringing their hands over the Ukes. Sorry fuck them, the UKes, and the US government.
Posted by Chris 2023-12-29 10:10||   2023-12-29 10:10|| Front Page Top

#6 [Yawn] WWTD? (What Would Trump Do?)
Posted by Bobby 2023-12-29 12:25||   2023-12-29 12:25|| Front Page Top

#7 Will they keep open their parks and monuments?
Posted by Super Hose 2023-12-29 13:09||   2023-12-29 13:09|| Front Page Top

#8 
Posted by Chris 2023-12-29 14:56||   2023-12-29 14:56|| Front Page Top

#9 So the Ukes are our new wards, just like the Palestinians?
Posted by Regular joe 2023-12-29 15:19||   2023-12-29 15:19|| Front Page Top

#10 ...I don't see Hunter doing 'business' with the Paleos.
Posted by Procopius2k 2023-12-29 16:25||   2023-12-29 16:25|| Front Page Top

#11 ^Soodies outbid them.
Posted by Grom the Reflective 2023-12-29 16:25||   2023-12-29 16:25|| Front Page Top

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