US critics slam Democrats' plan to allocate $15 billion to Ukraine after election victory

After the Democrats' victory in the midterm elections, a new military aid package for Ukraine worth about $15 billion is being discussed in Congress. Retired US Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis called these plans a drive toward escalation. To override a possible Trump veto, the Democrats will need the support of some Republicans.

Aziz KarimovFirst published on tafs uz 8 November 2026 at 08:582 min read

The key facts

Financial Times reported on Democrats' plans to allocate a military aid package for Ukraine worth about $15 billion
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis criticized the plan as a drive toward escalation
The new Congress will only begin work in January 2027

Democrats' plan and Davis's criticism

After the Democratic Party's victory in the US midterm congressional elections, the Financial Times reported that the party plans to use its budgetary powers to increase aid to Ukraine and tighten sanctions against Russia. Among the initiatives under discussion are a military support package worth about 15 billion dollars and additional deliveries of air defense systems.

Reaction in the US

Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis criticized these plans on the social network X, calling them a drive to escalate the conflict even before the new members of Congress officially take office. Gazeta.Ru — describe the same post, so they cannot be considered independent confirmations.

Practical limitations and other assessments

The new Congress will only begin work in January 2027, and to override a possible presidential veto, the Democrats will, according to Financial Times, need the support of some Republicans — meaning the initiatives under discussion remain plans rather than adopted decisions. Earlier, on November 6, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson pointed outthat the Democrats will try to prevent Donald Trump from playing a role in ending the conflict in Ukraine, while political scientist Malek Dudakov called money the main lever of the new Congress on this issue. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev suggestedthat the Democrats may try to push Trump toward tightening anti-Russian sanctions in exchange for dropping impeachment initiatives, and warned that such a scenario could lead to a rise in global oil prices and complicate Washington's relations with Moscow.