Pentagon Releases Ukraine Aid as Russia Pushes On

In September 2026, the Pentagon committed 99.8% of a $400 million Ukraine aid package one day before the deadline, without Patriot missiles. Russia continued its war in Ukraine, with Russian forces reported to have liberated over 50 settlements during the month. Russia also targeted energy infrastructure in Ukraine, causing further deaths in Kyiv. A spokeswoman stated that European arms production for Kyiv only delays a settlement of the conflict.