By and large, the US Congress approved tonight the colossal aid package, height $ 40 billionfor Ukrainein a new demonstration of its non-negotiable support Washington in Kyiv.
This aid package includes a macroeconomic and humanitarian component, but also an armament. Last week the House of Representatives gave its approval and today, while the voting was continuing, it was approved by the Senate with votes 79 in favor versus 11 against.
“It’s a big package and it will meet the great needs of the Ukrainian people as they fight for their survival,” said Democratic Sen. Chuck Sumer before the vote. “Approving this emergency aid, the Senate can now tell the Ukrainian people that aid is on the way. Real help. Important help. “Assistance that will ensure the victory of the Ukrainians,” he added.
The bill will now be passed to the White House for signature by the president Joe Biden.
Among other things, $ 6 billion is expected to be released to equip Ukraine with armored vehicles and to strengthen its air defenses as fighting rages in its southern and eastern provinces. About $ 9 billion will also be given to ensure “the continued functioning of democratic institutions”.
By mid-March, Congress had already released about $ 14 billion to address the Ukraine crisis. But President Biden has been calling for a major budget change for weeks to support Ukraine in this new phase of the war.
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