Ukraine Refutes Tucker Carlson's Claims of Arms Resale to Cartels

Tucker Carlson has made controversial claims that Ukraine is reselling up to 50% of U.S. military aid to Mexican drug cartels, suggesting that U.S. intelligence is aware and profiting from this alleged arms trade. These assertions have been categorically denied by Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry and the Center for Countering Disinformation, which labeled the statements as false and a continuation of Russian propaganda. They emphasize that all military equipment supplied to Ukraine is closely tracked, with no evidence found during U.S. audits to support claims of misuse. Critics point out the logistical challenges of such large-scale illicit arms trade and the lack of credible evidence for Carlson's assertions. Additionally, experts argue that these claims aim to damage Ukraine's international reputation and distract from the ongoing conflict. Carlson's comments have sparked significant backlash, raising concerns about the accuracy of information surrounding U.S. aid to Ukraine.