After months of tough and tense negotiations, the US Congress on Tuesday approved a massive $61 billion military and economic aid package for Ukraine.
The $95 billion aid plan, which also includes funds for Israel, Taiwan and an ultimatum to TikTok, received widespread support in the Senate following being approved a few days ago in the House of Representatives.
The Democratic-controlled Senate followed suit, approving the broader package with bipartisan support by a 79-18 vote. It also includes much-needed humanitarian assistance for Gaza, Sudan and Haiti.
«Finally, finally, finally, tonight, following more than six months of hard work and many twists and turns along the way, America is sending a message to the entire world: We will not turn our backs on you.Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said before the vote.
His Republican counterpart, Mitch McConnell, hailed the vote as “an extremely important day in the history of our country and the free world«.
The US Congress had not approved an aid package for its ally for almost a year and a half.
«I thank Majority Leader (Democrat) Chuck Schumer and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell for their strong leadership in passing this bipartisan legislation, as well as all the senators on both sides of the aisle who voted in favor of it.”Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on social media shortly following the approval.
«I also appreciate President Biden’s support and look forward to the swift ratification of the law.”he added.
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2024-07-18 02:18:02