In addition to the $60 billion for Ukraine, Israel will receive $26 billion in assistance and an additional $8 billion to counter China’s threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific
O Senate of the U.S approved the US$95 billion package, which includes aid for Ukraine, in a vote held on Tuesday night (23), ending months of impasse. Now, the text awaits the sanction of the president Joe Biden, which should take place this Wednesday (24). The package passed the Senate with 79 votes in favor and 18 against, after being approved by the Chamber last weekend. In addition to the US$60 billion for Ukraine, it includes US$26 billion in assistance for Israel and humanitarian aid for Gaza Strip and another US$8 billion to contain threats from China in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
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Biden was pushing the Congress for the release of assistance to allies and had promised to sanction the package today. He said he expected the United States to begin sending $1 billion in munitions, weapons and military equipment to Ukraine later this week. The President of Ukraine, Volodmir Zelensky, thanked the approval, citing the President of the United States and the leaders of the Senate. “Ukraine’s long-range, artillery and air defense capabilities are essential tools to more quickly restore just peace,” he emphasized. The help comes at a time when Kiev is struggling to contain Russian forces. Russia in the conflict.
