If you pass out money and weapons to people around the world you don't always know in advance the ramifications.
TRADING WITH THE ENEMY. The Ukraine government, headed by Volodymyr Zelensky, has been using American taxpayers' funds to pay dearly for the vitally needed diesel fuel that is keeping the Ukrainian army on the move in its war with Russia.
Ukraine's Security Service reported recently that it had uncovered an embezzlement scheme in which money for food for the Ukrainian military was being siphoned off and ending up in the pockets of unscrupulous contractors.
The Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction based on its experience in Afghanistan has been warning of the potential for American money to be stolen in Ukraine for some time.
"There is an understandable desire amid a crisis to focus on getting money out the door and to worry about oversight later, but too often that creates more problems than it solves. Given the ongoing conflict and the unprecedented volume of weapons being transferred to Ukraine, the risk that some equipment ends up on the black market or in the wrong hands is likely unavoidable."
"The rapid influx of weapons and equipment also presents risks: diversion to illicit markets, misuse amongst groups fighting in Ukraine, or their acquisition by Russia or other non-state actors. Russia has reportedly enlisted mercenaries from Libya, Syria, and Chechnya, which has raised concerns about U.S.-provided equipment finding its way to these countries."
Maybe before we send any more cash to Kyiv somebody ought to find out where all the money we sent already really went.
https://andmagazine.substack.com/p/before-we-send-any-more-money-to
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