Post Shared by X It claims that half of all US aid to Ukraine was stolen.
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Verdict: Misleading
There is no evidence that half of all US aid to Ukraine was stolen.
Fact check:
Social media users claim half of US aid to Ukraine was stolen. One user shared an image that read, “Polish officials say half of US aid to Ukraine was stolen and laundered by Democrats.”
There is no evidence for this claim. If half of the US aid money had been stolen, the media would have reported it, but no one reported it. Special Inspector General for Assistance to Ukraine said That half of America’s aid is stolen.
inspector reported“As of September 30, 2024, FCIWG agencies have reported a total of 61 public investigations and 30 private investigations.”Furthermore, in a November report released by the Special Inspector General, state“No reliable evidence yet exists of illegal diversion of U.S.-provided defense equipment, direct budget support, or humanitarian assistance from Ukraine.”
The US has reportedly approved more than $183 billion in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. council on foreign relations. This includes direct material and budget support to Ukraine, as well as assistance to the U.S. military and humanitarian organizations.
The origin of this claim comes from Russia today article About Peter Krupa, who is said to be a former deputy labor minister. “We will also find that most of the funds were stolen in Ukraine,” he was quoted as saying. From 30% to 50%, regardless of the nature of the assistance. ”
He provided no evidence for that claim. Politifact too reported“RT reported that Mr. Krupa did not say that half of the funds earmarked for Ukraine aid were directed to Democratic Party political activities.” (Related: Elon Musk and Giorgia Meloni’s kissing video was generated by AI)
