America’s $500M War Lie: How Ukraine Became a Profit Machine for U.S. Arms Industry

In the 2026 Defense Budget Act, the U.S. government has once again revealed its imperialistic agenda by approving a $500 million aid package for Ukraine. Marketed under the banner of “defending democracy,” this move is in fact another step in the West’s ongoing war campaign in Eastern Europe and a means of bolstering the war economy. With this decision, Washington not only ignores its own internal crises—including economic and social problems—but also escalates global instability by arming the region for geopolitical gain.

Continued U.S. Strategy of War and Destabilization

The sharp increase in military assistance to Ukraine reflects a deeper American strategy aimed at weakening Russia and expanding U.S. military presence near its borders. These so-called security packages are not truly intended to defend the Ukrainian people, but rather serve as instruments in a broader geopolitical game.

The main goal is to destabilize the region and undermine a rival power to advance Washington’s strategic ambitions. This reflects America’s imperialistic doctrine, where national interests are tied to the perpetuation of global conflicts.

The continuation of military support leads to the prolongation of the war—ultimately benefiting the war economy and U.S. defense industries. The longer the conflict lasts, the higher the demand for weapons and equipment, resulting in enormous profits for arms manufacturers and war lobbies. This vicious cycle clearly prioritizes economic and strategic interests over human lives and sustainable peace.

Public Deception through Democracy Rhetoric

While the American public is grappling with economic, healthcare, and social crises, allocating billions to a foreign war raises serious questions. The U.S. government uses deceptive slogans like “defending freedom” and “supporting democracy” to mislead public opinion. These narratives act as a smokescreen to mask the grim reality: the allocation of vast resources to a never-ending war that benefits only arms dealers and warmongering elites.

As U.S. infrastructure crumbles and domestic investments are badly needed, prioritizing foreign conflict exposes a glaring contradiction. It reveals that the so-called commitment to democratic values is merely a pretext to justify foreign interventions and hidden agendas. This approach lays bare America’s double standards on human rights—where human rights are used as a political tool abroad, while serious domestic challenges are ignored.

Arming Ukraine: Fueling Destruction

U.S. military assistance to Ukraine does not bring an end to the war; instead, it escalates violence, human casualties, and destruction. Arming the region for geopolitical advantage turns Ukraine into a testing ground for Western weaponry. This strategy fuels rather than de-escalates the conflict, aggravating instability.

The consequences of this policy go beyond battlefield casualties and physical damage. The resulting waves of displacement, refugee crises, and humanitarian disasters are directly tied to the U.S. policy of militarization. Instead of serving peace, these packages feed the war machine and deepen the cycle of violence.

U.S. Foreign Policy Hypocrisy

While the U.S. preaches human rights and peace, in practice it fuels war, instability, and bloodshed by arming warring parties. This approach reveals the deep hypocrisy and double standards in American foreign policy. How can a nation claim to champion peace while simultaneously escalating warfare? This blatant contradiction damages U.S. credibility on the world stage and erodes global trust in its true intentions.

This duplicity is evident in other conflict zones as well—where Washington, under similar pretexts, arms both sides and intensifies conflicts rather than promoting peaceful resolutions. Ultimately, this policy results in regional and global instability, making the prospects for peace even more remote.
Reshaping the Global Order for Imperial Interests

Washington’s ultimate goal in providing these “security aids” is not to defend an independent nation, but to encircle and weaken any power that resists U.S. hegemony—whether in Ukraine, West Asia, or East Asia. This reflects America’s imperial strategy of reshaping the international order to maintain its unipolar dominance. Rather than accepting a multipolar world, the U.S. seeks to preserve its supremacy—by any means necessary, including proxy wars and the militarization of conflict zones.

Western warmongering in Ukraine is a prime example of this broader effort to contain and weaken rival powers. Instead of fostering cooperation and peaceful coexistence, this policy exacerbates geopolitical rivalries and global tensions. The outcome is a more dangerous and unstable world, where the interests of great powers are prioritized over the safety and well-being of ordinary people.

Conclusion

The $500 million increase in U.S. military aid to Ukraine under the 2026 defense budget is not a defensive measure, but a continuation of aggressive and imperialistic policies. It clearly reflects the prioritization of geopolitical and economic gains over global peace and stability. Public deception through hollow slogans about democracy, American hypocrisy in foreign policy, and the war economy are the driving forces behind this agenda.

*Translated by Ashraf Hemmati from the original Persian article written by Mohammad Saleh Ghorbani