The initiative was supported by 86 of the 97 senators in the Senate.
Chuck Schumer, the leader of the Democratic majority, emphasized that the decision was a major step forward. It is an aid that could ensure the victory of the Ukrainians in the war started by Russia.
The support package includes military, humanitarian and economic assistance to Ukraine. Of this, $ 6 billion is earmarked for strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and the purchase of armored vehicles.
With the approval of the document, Washington’s support for the destruction of Russia by Russian troops has risen to about $ 54 billion.
At the same time, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced additional help for Kiev on Twitter. Its total amount is 1.3 billion pounds, or about one and a half billion euros. The Ukrainian army will also receive long-range artillery, drones and anti-ship missiles.
CONTEXT:
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered to start Russian troops invade Ukraine. Putin claimed that NATO was going to use Ukraine as a bridgehead for aggression against Russia, although there was no evidence of these allegations. Ukraine believes that Putin’s real goal is to destroy Ukraine’s statehood and bring the territory under Moscow’s control.
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has provoked a general one condemnation of the international communityagainst Russia is new sanctions have been introduced. Many Western companies have decided to leave the Russian market.
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