The Hidden Costs of Aid: Ukraine Soldier Reveals American Ignorance
A Ukrainian soldier, Vitalij Boiko, has spoken to Insider about his meetings with US lawmakers, highlighting that many Americans are unaware of how aid money is spent. Boiko emphasized that financial assistance to Ukraine does not go directly to the country but remains in the United States, with only old equipment being sent to Ukraine. He stressed the importance of continued support for Ukraine's defense and expressed the soldiers' determination to fight for their families, freedom, and democracy, urging Americans to provide equipment to help protect them.