Tucker Carlson and L. Todd Wood question why Democrats have fought against an audit of the tens of billions of dollars the US has sent to Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/c08s2pfZmZ
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Washington Post: Pressure builds to step up weapons tracking in Ukraine
Emboldened by their success in the midterm elections, House Republicans, who will hold a slim majority in the next Congress, have warned the Biden administration to expect far tougher oversight of the extensive military assistance it has provided Ukraine.
The administration, anticipating such demands as the commitment of military aid under President Biden fast approaches $20 billion, has worked in recent weeks to publicize its efforts to track weapons shipments.
Both the State Department and the Pentagon have outlined plans, including more inspections and training for the Ukrainians, meant to prevent U.S. arms from falling into the wrong hands — initiatives that have failed thus far to quell Republican skeptics calling for audits and other accountability measures.
Most in Washington are in agreement that, generally, the push for more oversight is a good thing. But experts caution there are credible limitations to ensuring an airtight account of all weapons given to Ukraine that are likely to leave Biden’s harshest critics unsatisfied.
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WNU editor: I do not know how you will be able to track weapons in a war-zone. US inspectors and auditors on the front lines? I doubt it.
Bottom line. This talk from the Republicans to track weapon transfers to Ukraine is not going to decrease or disrupt the current flow and commitment of US military aid to Ukraine.
Biden Administration Facing Pressure to Track And Audit Weapons Transfers To Ukraine
Biden admin scrambles to track $20B in Ukraine aid as House Republicans warn of audits -- FOX News
House Republicans to press Biden admin on $20B of weapons sent to Ukraine -- NYPost
Pressure Builds On Biden For Ukraine Weapons Tracking & Oversight -- Zero Hedge
Update: Here how the US can track weapons headed to Ukraine (see video below):
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