Submitted by Straight_Ad2258 t3_ztj0nb in worldnews
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Tinusers t1_j1ff7m8 wrote
Yep, we haven't forgotton what Russia has done with MH17. I'm totally fine with spending this much and more if this means for more Russian losses.
WordsOfRadiants t1_j1htidd wrote
The actual revenue of the government is only ~10x smaller though, so it'd be more like if the U.S government sent $26.7 billion in one package.
So far, the U.S has earmarked ~$68 billion in aid to Ukraine, and there's a new aid request for $37.7 billion in the works that will bring the total up to ~$105 billion.
creativename87639 t1_j1dp2zu wrote
Holy shit that’s a huge contribution from them, that would be a huge contribution from the US.
TeddyBearAlleyMngr t1_j1ehlnj wrote
We are all in it together. Pootin cannot win this. This is a small investment considering what can potentially happen.
1fastrex t1_j1ewbq0 wrote
Bigger countries who have done less should feel truly ashamed.
Vast_Resolve2489 t1_j1ewwsp wrote
It is one of the largest economies in the world though. In combination of being rich af.
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ambulenciaga t1_j1f8j9t wrote
They would be better off building 2.5b worth of new houses first
LowRepresentative291 t1_j1fr3x8 wrote
Money isn't the problem when it comes to housing.
Relevant-Designer596 t1_j1fazjb wrote
And then more people will come. That’s like trying to solve traffic congestion by building another lane.
Alarmed-Ad1358 t1_j1fh2o3 wrote
Well, not doing anything won't help too
Pale_Pepper_137 t1_j1fgzkm wrote
Hé, we Dutch are very good at solving the symtoms. Else our little country has nothing to do
Straight_Ad2258 OP t1_j1dokch wrote
given that Netherlands' GDP is 25 times smaller than USA,this is the same as US sending 66 bilion $ in aid to Ukraine in one package