Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's several warnings and pleas finally paid off, and the U.S. House of Representatives finally passed $95 billion in foreign aid on the 20th, of which $60.84 billion was used to support the dying Ukraine, which can continue for another period of time for the Zelensky regime.
■ Remember when Zelensky once complained to the media?
It is said that 65% of the US aid to Ukraine has gone into the pockets of the United States itself, and less than 35% of the currency that has really been invested in Ukraine has been invested. The United States expressed disappointment and refutation of Zelensky's words at the time. But this time, we saw that the $60.84 billion in aid was distributed in this way:
Originated from Professor Liu Yadong
According to the above-mentioned distribution case, 85% of the aid funds have gone to the US military industrial enterprises, realizing internal circulation, and the American military industrial enterprises have ushered in a gluttonous feast, and the reason why the Republican and Republican parties were able to work together to quickly pass the bill this time is the result of pressure and lobbying by the US military industry behind the scenes.
■How much real money is really given to Ukraine?
Originated from Professor Liu Yadong
That is to say, the currency that is really given to Ukraine is only 9 billion US dollars, accounting for about 15% of the aid amount, and we also see that the 9 billion US dollars are currently only provided in the form of loans, whether these loans can be forgiven, the right is from US President Biden, Biden also said that he will sign the aid bill after Congress passes the review, but there is no mention of whether the loan will be forgiven.
According to the United States' practice of plundering global wealth by leading wars, in addition to promoting the development of its own military industry through arms sales and military aid, another important means is to support the post-war reconstruction of other countries, including providing loans, infrastructure construction, consulting services, etc., all of which are paid, so Biden did not mention the above-mentioned $9 billion monetary loan, and nine times out of ten it will be converted into Ukraine's post-war reconstruction funds, and finally have to fall into the pockets of relevant American enterprises.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with reporters on April 13 that Ukraine's current post-war reconstruction work may cost $700 billion:
Moreover, the war is still ongoing, and there may be more reconstruction funds in the future, and the reconstruction work of war-torn Ukraine may be difficult in the future: first, the funds needed may be sky-high, and Ukraine can only rely on selling mineral resources, tax resources and other national interests to take loans, and finally the Ukrainian people will bear the debt; second, how to weigh the distribution of benefits between the United States and the European Union to participate in reconstruction may also give Zelensky a headache.
■Will the latest aid change the pattern of the Russia-Ukraine war?
The passage of the latest aid bill this time may have a certain impact on the advancement of Russia's war, but it will not change the direction and outcome of the Russian-Ukrainian war at all. Let's first take a look at the assistance of the United States and the European Union to Ukraine since the Russian-Ukrainian war, according to incomplete statistics, which is roughly as follows:
• Direct aid: €50 billion (loan + non-reimbursable aid)
• Additional aid: 20 billion euros
• Proposed military reserve fund: €20 billion
• Previous total aid commitments: €128 billion (may include the amount of direct and re-aid mentioned above)
The total amount of this aid amounts to 218 billion euros, or about $240 billion. But what is the current outcome of the war? In exchange for the retreat of the Ukrainian army, in exchange for Zelensky's scolding, in exchange for the Russian army's triumphant advance, in exchange for the heavy debt pressure of the Ukrainian people.
In addition to the lobbying behind the scenes of the US military industry, there is also a very important reason why the aid bill was passed relatively quickly, that is, the United States is about to face a presidential election. Biden, as the leader of the Democratic Party of the United States, has taken a firm support for Ukraine, and if Ukraine has a serious unfavorable situation in the early stage of the US election, it will not only face the attacks of Republicans led by Trump, but also face voters' doubts about Biden's ability to govern.
What could be more important to the so-called democracies of the West than elections?
■Final Words:
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov commented on the passage of the US aid bill: The US approach will make itself richer, and Ukraine will be further destroyed.
This sentence is reasonable, whether Ukraine is actually defeated or victorious, it is no longer important for the United States and the European Union, for these Western countries that claim to be free and democratic, as long as they ensure that Ukraine's sovereign status is not lost, it will complete a strategic victory. Because the war not only consumes the strength of the Russian army, but also allows them to participate in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine and occupy advantageous resources, and also allows these gluttonous countries to get huge economic returns.
For Zelensky, this war has reached this point, and it will not work if it is not fought, it is no longer up to him to have the final say. I can't imagine. I think he should regret that he wantonly challenged the permanent members of the United Nations, the world's top three military powers, and nuclear states.
We guess that Zelensky's heart is broken, helpless, and scolding.
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