Irina Pogorelaya07:25, 19.09.26
The potential sale agreement must undergo congressional review.
The US State Department has approved a potential sale of $2.7 billion in military equipment and services to Ukraine to modernize its air defense systems.
This was stated in the department’s statement . It is noted that if the agreement is concluded, Ukraine will finance it through contributions from European partners and the US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, funds for which were allocated during Joe Biden’s presidency.
The State Department clarified that the FMF program provides grant assistance to enable countries to acquire American-made weapons and defense equipment.
“The FMF funds will be credited as the U.S. contribution to the Ukraine Recovery Investment Fund on a 1:1 reimbursement basis,” the State Department clarified.
The Ukraine Recovery Investment Fund was created as part of the mineral resource agreement signed between the United States and Ukraine last year.
What weapons might Ukraine receive?
- According to the State Department, the package includes:
- S-300 analog missiles;
- GAM-67 missiles; laser-guided, extended-range air defense missile systems;
- launcher and mobile launch system upgrade kits;
- radars for counter-drone systems.
The State Department clarified that the potential agreement must still undergo the review process in Congress.
(c)UNIAN 2026
“The potential sale agreement must undergo congressional review.”
Hasn’t congress been sent home until after the mid terms?
I thought they were on leave since he took office? (Joking……)
Yes – Mike Johnson canceled Thursday’s planned votes, sending members home early to avoid a vote on Defense Secretary Pete Kegsbreath’s impeachment. (Also to avoid getting more signatures on the Epstein Discharge Petition.)
Ah, the world according to Bert….;)
LOL. Seems that you have “вert derangement syndrome”. 😂 😂 😂
AI Overview
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled Thursday’s planned votes and sent lawmakers home early for a pre-election recess to avoid an immediate floor vote on a privileged impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Background & Details
• The Impeachment Push: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced a privileged resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his administration of the Iran conflict.
• The Rule: Because the resolution was filed as privileged, House rules mandated that the chamber act on it within two legislative days—setting up a showdown vote no later than Thursday.
• Early Recess: To bypass the vote, Speaker Johnson canceled Thursday’s session entirely, wrapping up the week’s votes on Wednesday evening and sending members back to their districts ahead of the midterms.
• Reactions: Massie and congressional Democrats sharply criticized the move, calling it a maneuver to shield the administration and block accountability.
The US has warned allies to expect delays of up to five years in the delivery of key types of weaponry, as the country works to replenish its own stockpiles, which have been depleted.
Source: Bloomberg, as reported by European Pravda
Details: According to officials, a number of European countries expect deliveries of key missile systems and air defence assets to be delayed as a result of the US armed forces depleting their own arsenal during the war with Iran.
It is reported that Germany has asked the US to speed up the delivery of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon ground-based launchers, but the depleted US stockpiles of this powerful weaponry mean its manufacturer, Raytheon, is unlikely to be able to fulfil the order within the next five years.
Two further officials said some Eastern European countries, which also rely on American weapons systems, had already encountered delays shortly after the US and Israel launched a war against Iran on 28 February.
The Pentagon’s decision to prioritise its own stockpiles is also complicating Ukraine’s efforts to get the US to send it more Patriot interceptors ahead of what is expected to be a harsh winter.
The question of the air defence system Ukraine urgently needs will be a key topic at United Nations meetings taking place in New York next week.
It is estimated that the US used more than half of its most advanced Patriot missiles, a third of its Tomahawk missiles, and nearly half of its precision-strike missiles and THAAD interceptors in Iran. The Congressional Budget Office said that, since June 2025, the US has likely used as much as two-thirds of its missile defence interceptor stockpiles.
The shortage of stockpiles is affecting not only the US and Europe. In April, the US told Japan that Tomahawk missile deliveries will be delayed by up to two years. Saudi Arabia has also called on allies, including the US, to provide military support to repel Houthi attacks in Yemen. Washington has not said whether it will provide additional assistance.
However, according to sources, the US is continuing to supply weapons purchased by European allies for Ukraine as part of NATO and European Union initiatives.
© 2026 Ukrainska Pravda
They should let Ukraine help.