US spending to counter Russian war effort exceeds first 5 years of war costs in Afghanistan

The Biden administration and Congress have already spent more in military aid for Ukraine then the U.S. did during the first five years in Afghanistan.

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The latest package was reportedly tailored in coordination with Ukrainian officials for what they specifically need on the front lines and comes just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed victory over the eastern Luhansk region. 

Heavy artillery like howitzers and High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) are among the big-ticket items that Ukraine has said it needs to target Russian command and control hotspots that sit behind the front lines.