Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv

WASHINGTON (AP) — For almost 20 months the Pentagon has spearheaded a monthly gathering of about 50 allies in which the U.S. has led the way in sending billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine. But for the first time since Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin established the group, the U.S. will go to the table Tuesday (Jan. 23, 2024) out of money, unable to send Ukraine the ammunition and missiles it needs to fend off Russia’s invasion. While waiting for Congress to pass a budget and potentially approve more support for Ukraine, the U.S. will be looking to allies to help bridge the gap. NATO has signed a contract that’ll help replenish the artillery stocks of member countries as they supply Ukraine.