Biden Administration unveils long-awaited Ukraine strategy report to Congress

The Biden administration has finally sent a classified report on its Ukraine war strategy to Congress, three sources confirmed on Monday. This report was delivered after a deadline set by a multibillion-dollar spending bill passed in April. The report had been expected by June but faced delays. Congressional aides said they received the report on Monday, but they have not yet had time to review it. The White House has not commented on the situation.

Funding and criticisms

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Congress has approved nearly $175 billion in aid and military assistance for Ukraine and its allies. In April, the Republican-led House of Representatives passed a $95 billion supplemental spending bill, which included $61 billion for Ukraine, among other allocations.

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The bill required the Biden administration to provide a detailed strategy for Ukraine by early June. However, the report was delayed, causing frustration among some lawmakers. Senator Jim Risch, a top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed support for aiding Ukraine but criticized the administration for not providing a clear strategy. Risch and others have warned that continued delays could lead to blocking further funding for Ukraine.

Some Republicans have also criticized Biden’s administration for limiting how Ukraine can use U.S. military equipment. They argue that restrictions on weapons that could strike deep into Russia might escalate the conflict.