Trump has reportedly ordered his national security team to review some $250 million in military aid to Ukraine, which is fighting pro-Moscow separatists in the east of the country.
first reported Wednesday that Trump had requested a review of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which funds training, military equipment and weapons for the Ukrainian armed forces. The report cited a senior administration official, who said the president wished to ensure the money is being spent in the U.S.'s best interests.
"If the information provided by Politico is reliable, Trump's order can be related to both internal and external factors," he told state news agency."I believe the corruption factor in Ukraine plays a substantial role. It is important for the US administration to make sure that the funds are used for their intended purpose and are not just stolen."
Slutsky acknowledged the concern in Congress that the U.S. may be scaling back its support of the Ukrainian government, singling out the Democratic party even though support for Ukraine is."Democrats will naturally be opposed, especially in light of the upcoming 2020 [election] campaign," he said.
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