The war in Ukraine has raged for two years and has reached an impasse. It has also become a political lightning rod back home between those who believe funding is essential to keep Russian President Vladimir Putin contained and those who refuse to give Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky a blank check. In this series, Costs of War, the Washington Examiner will investigate the state of the war itself, the corruption involved, the U.S. states that benefit from spending, and how it’ll shape the 2024 election. Part One will take a look at the corruption.

A Ukrainian problem that long predates the war with Russia has threatened the $113 billion the United States has sent Ukraine so far — and increasingly threatens Congress’s willingness to keep the cash flowing.