Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the Disbursement of U.S. Direct Budget Support for Ukraine

WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen issued the following statement on the disbursement of $3.9 billion in direct budget support for Ukraine: Our economic assistance to Ukraine, including the $3.9 billion tranche disbursed last week, which was appropriated in the bipartisan National Security Supplemental, stabilizes Ukraine’s home front as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s illegal and unprovoked war. With the entirety of Ukraine’s tax revenue going to the war effort, support from the United States and our allies and partners is crucial to equip first responders, keep hospitals and schools open, and maintain other essential government functions.