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US Senate Approves $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific

US Senate There was a resolution to provide a budget of 95 billion US dollars to help Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific. Ukraine will receive up to $60.8 billion.

On April 23, the US Senate voted 79-18 to finally approve a foreign aid budget of 95 billion US dollars (3.5 trillion baht) after a long delay. This budget will be used to help Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan-Indo-Pacific.

The legislation will come into effect once President Joe Biden has officially signed it. This is expected to happen on April 24.

This is good news for Ukraine, which has been pushing for more military aid. The fact that the military arsenal is almost exhausted This forced the Russians to launch a massive attack at this time.

In this aid It will be Ukraine’s share of up to 60.8 billion US dollars (about 2.24 trillion baht), which will be divided into 4 parts as previously reported:

  • 23 billion: Replenishment of weapons, supplies and resources.
  • 14 billion: Funding support project Help train the Ukrainian army Provide equipment and consultancy projects
  • $11 billion: US military operations in Ukraine, strengthening Ukraine’s military capabilities. Increase information collaboration
  • 8 billion: for non-military aid, such as helping the Ukrainian government pay salaries.

Israel will receive a $26.4 billion aid package to support its efforts to defend itself against Iran and its allied armed groups. and to promote US military activity. which was used in response to the latest attack

The grant includes $4 billion for the Iron Dome and David Sling missile defense systems, $1.2 billion for the Iron Beam defense system, which will counter short-range threats from rockets and mortars.

It would also allocate $4.4 billion to replenish defense supplies and services provided to Israel, and another $3.5 billion to purchase advanced weapons systems and other items through the Foreign Military Financing Program.

Not only that It also includes $9.2 billion in humanitarian aid. This includes emergency food, shelter and basic services. to the people in crisis from the ongoing war

and the final package of $8.1 billion. It will be used to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region, with $3.3 billion to develop underwater infrastructure Another $2 billion will be used to provide foreign military funding for Taiwan and other key allies’ defense capabilities given to Taiwan and its regional allies.

Biden congratulated the Senate on passing the bill, saying, “I will sign this bill as soon as it reaches my desk tomorrow. So we can start sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week.”

Biden added that “Ukraine is in dire need, facing relentless attacks from Russia. It is urgent for Israel, which has just faced an unprecedented attack from Iran. It is urgent for refugees and people affected by conflict and natural disasters around the world. including Gaza, Sudan and Haiti, and for our partners seeking security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. “

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2024-04-24 06:23:00

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