The Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv

By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — For almost 20 months the Pentagon has spearheaded a monthly gathering of about 50 allies where the U.S. has led the way in sending billions of dollars in aid to Kyiv. But on Tuesday, for the first time since Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin established the group in April of 2022, the U.S. will come to the table out of money, unable to send Ukraine the ammunition and missiles it needs to fend off Russia. While waiting for Congress to pass a budget and potentially approve more support for Ukraine’s fight, the U.S. will be looking to allies to help bridge the gap.