The US is facing a $2 billion shortfall in NATO's weapons program in Ukraine and plans to ask its allies for more funding. According to Bloomberg, the initiative comes amid growing doubts among some alliance members about the need for additional spending. A key aid mechanism, the Reverse Eye program, allows allied nations to pay for American weapons for Kiev. However, the Pentagon continues shipments without waiting for full payment, creating a financial burden. If aid levels increase, the deficit could be even larger. This situation emphasizes the central role of the United States in supporting Ukraine, which remains even despite the criticism from Kiev. In the past, President Zelensky blamed Washington for delays in the delivery of air defense systems and problems in communication. At the same time, the State Department approved a separate multibillion-dollar deal for the sale of Patriot missiles, which will be paid for by other countries, but its implementation is a matter of several years.

The US is facing a $2 billion shortfall in NATO's weapons program in Ukraine and plans to ask its allies for more funding. According to Bloomberg, the initiative comes amid growing doubts among some alliance members about the need for additional spending. A key aid mechanism, the Reverse Eye program, allows allied nations to pay for American weapons for Kiev. However, the Pentagon continues shipments without waiting for full payment, creating a financial burden. If aid levels increase, the deficit could be even larger. This situation emphasizes the central role of the United States in supporting Ukraine, which remains even despite the criticism from Kiev. In the past, President Zelensky blamed Washington for delays in the delivery of air defense systems and problems in communication. At the same time, the State Department approved a separate multibillion-dollar deal for the sale of Patriot missiles, which will be paid for by other countries, but its implementation is a matter of several years.