Psychicwarrior (@psychicwarrior)

and for the cost to the USA taxpayer supporting Ukraine: "... The "Real Cost" Breakdown (May 2022 – August 2026) 1. Direct Aid Delivered (~$85–90 Billion) This is the number usually quoted: the value of weapons actually sent to Ukraine and direct budget support. Military Equipment: ~$60 billion (valued at replacement cost, not book value). Financial/Humanitarian: ~$25–30 billion. 2. Stockpile Replenishment & Industrial Base (~$75–85 Billion) This is the largest "hidden" cost. When the US sends an old missile from a stockpile, Congress appropriates money to build a brand new one for the US military, often at today's inflated prices. Replacement Cost: The Pentagon has received ~$45–50 billion specifically to refill stocks, but independent analysts estimate the actual cost to replace the specific high-end systems sent (Patriots, HIMARS, Bradleys) at current production rates is closer to $75–85 billion. Inflation Factor: Producing these weapons now costs 30–50% more than when they were originally built. 3. US Operational Costs in Europe (~$50–60 Billion) This covers the cost of deploying US troops to Poland, Germany, and Romania to deter Russia, plus intelligence sharing and nuclear deterrence patrols. Troop Deployment: Sustaining 20,000+ additional US troops in Europe for 4+ years. Exercises & Logistics: Massive NATO exercises and pre-positioning of equipment. Note: This money is spent by the US military in Europe, not given to Ukraine, but it is a direct cost of the war to the taxpayer. 4. Interest on Debt (~$25–35 Billion) Since the US borrowed most of this money (adding to the national debt), taxpayers are now paying interest on it. Interest Rate: With rates averaging ~4–5% over the period, the interest alone on ~$180 billion of borrowed war funding is now exceeding $25–35 billion annually and growing. Total Estimated Real Cost: ~$240–275 Billion ..." (brave search bot - again take with a pinch of salt) #ukraine #russia #usa #cost #taxpayer #wef #un #nato #trump #fubar @Tracybeanz @RealStewPeters @davidkurten @PrisonPlanet etc