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The United States House of Representatives approved on Tuesday /10. 05.2022) help by 40,000 million dollars for Ukraine, after President Joe Biden warned that kyiv is running out of funds to face the Russian invasion.
The military, humanitarian and economic assistance was approved by 368 votes in favor and 57 against. Democrats and Republicans have already agreed on the details and the Senate is likely to pass it by the end of this week or next.
All votes against came from the Republican ranks.
“With this aid program, The United States sends a resounding message to the world of our unwavering determination to support the brave people of Ukraine until victory is achieved” against Moscow, stressed the Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, in a letter addressed to lawmakers the day before. .
Germany and Ukraine ease diplomatic tension
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“This bill will protect democracy, limit Russian aggression and strengthen our own national security, while, most importantly, supporting Ukraine,” said the Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, urging support for the spending package.
Package includes 6. million dollars that will allow Ukraine to equip itself with armored vehicles and strengthen its anti-aircraft defense in a time when the fighting continues in the east and south of the country.
There are also about 9 planned.000 million dollars to guarantee, among other things, “the continuity of the Ukrainian democratic institutions”, as well as a large humanitarian component river to face the invasion ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin since last 24 February.
Increasing attendance
For several weeks, Biden has been asking the US Congress 33.000 million dollars to help Ukraine. But on Monday night Democratic and Republican legislative leaders agreed to increase attendance even further, reaching a compromise close to 33.000 millions.
“Approving this emergency financing quickly is essential to help the Ukrainian people in their fight against the cruel Putin,” the leader of the Democrats in the Senate, Chuck Schumer.
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