The Capitol building as the US Senate votes to begin work on a bill that includes an aid package to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in Washington on February 9, 2024. Photograph: Nathan Howard – Reuters. reuters_tickers
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate moved closer to approving a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Sunday, a move showing bipartisan cooperation despite opposition from conservative Republican members and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Democratic-led Senate removed the last procedural hurdle before the aid package, awaiting a final vote in the coming days.
The aid package comes at a very important time for Kiev, as the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches. If approved by the Senate, the draft resolution will be referred to the Republican-led House of Representatives.
The bill could move more quickly if Democrats and Republicans reach an agreement to speed up the procedure. But there are no signs of this agreement currently.
The bill includes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, $14 billion to Israel in its war on Hamas, and $4.83 billion to support partners in the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan, and deter Chinese aggression.
The package will provide $9.15 billion in humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, Ukraine and other conflict areas around the world.
(Prepared by Muhammad Attia and Abdul Hamid Makkawi for the Arab Bulletin – Edited by Ali Khafaji)
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