(MENAFN) Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has criticized President Joe Biden's administration for its handling of the ongoing support for Ukraine, asserting that the president has failed to articulate a clear "endgame" for the substantial financial and military aid provided to Kiev. Despite the United States being the leading contributor of military and economic assistance to Ukraine, with a commitment of around USD44.2 billion since February 2022, DeSantis contends that the lack of a defined objective raises concerns about the effectiveness and direction of Washington's foreign policy.

DeSantis made these remarks during a CNN town hall in Iowa, where he expressed skepticism about the Biden administration's approach to international conflicts and highlighted the absence of a coherent strategy, particularly in the aftermath of the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. According to a Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, the total financial and humanitarian assistance aid to Ukraine surpasses USD75 billion. The governor's comments underscore growing dissent among Republican lawmakers regarding the administration's seemingly open-ended commitment to aid packages for Kiev.

DeSantis emphasized the need for a clear conception of goals in foreign policy to avoid pitfalls, pointing to historical instances where the lack of a defined endgame has led to protracted and inconclusive engagements. As debate intensifies on Capitol Hill regarding the scope and objectives of United States involvement in Ukraine, DeSantis' critique adds to the broader discussion surrounding the administration's strategic approach to the ongoing conflict.

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