The Trump administration has informed Congress that it will delay disbursing $400 million in aid to Ukraine until fiscal year 2029, despite growing concerns over Kyiv’s urgent need for military support amid ongoing Russian missile attacks. This information was revealed in a letter sent by the Department of Defense to lawmakers in May, according to a source familiar with the correspondence.

The funding, which Congress authorized last year with bipartisan backing, remains neither allocated nor committed through contracts more than two months after the letter was sent. Lawmakers from both parties have expressed frustration with the Pentagon’s slow pace in deploying the funds to Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the critical requirement for additional weapons, particularly air defense systems.

Ukraine’s president is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, with plans to press for the completion of a drone procurement agreement and enhanced air defense capabilities. Following that meeting, Zelensky is expected to visit the Capitol for discussions with senators.

The delay comes amidst heightened tensions as Ukraine continues to defend against intensified Russian missile strikes. While the administration has yet to provide a detailed explanation for the extended timeline, the decision has drawn criticism from those concerned about the potential impact on Ukraine’s ability to sustain its defense operations.

As the fiscal year progresses, the disbursement schedule could affect both the timing and effectiveness of military aid, raising questions about the United States’ commitment to supporting Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.