SloveniaThe U.S. administration under former President Donald Trump has informed Congress that it does not intend to complete the disbursement of $400 million in military aid to Ukraine until the fiscal year ending September 30, 2029. The Department of Defense sent this plan to lawmakers in May, but as of July 2026, the funds have not yet been allocated or contracts signed. Critics, including Democrats and some Republican members, accuse the Pentagon of delaying aid despite both parties approving the funding last year. The timeline suggests the funds would begin distribution in fiscal year 2026 and be fully delivered by 2029, well after Trump’s second term ends in January 2029. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with Trump in Washington, where he is expected to push for urgent delivery of air defense systems and agreements on drone technology. Zelensky plans to meet with all 100 senators afterward, while Trump has shown slightly more openness toward Ukraine recently, including approving licenses for missile production and announcing sanctions against Russia.
Bias read (Center): While the article discusses the delayed military aid and criticism of the Pentagon, it presents both Democratic and Republican criticisms without overtly favoring one side. The framing remains balanced between the actions of the Trump administration and the expectations of Congress, with no clear sl
