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Congress approves aid package for Ukraine amid Russian advances

After a few months of delay, The U.S. Congress eventually passed a far-reaching bill pitching foreign aid and the release of billions of dollars as an urgent remedy for Ukraine. With the part of Ukraine controlled by Russian forces gaining more ground while Kyiv suffers from critical weapons assistance, the US export license is considered as a reasonable development.

With an overwhelming Senate’s approval, the package was voted on with 18 senators voting “no” out of 79 senators voting “yes”. Through the incorporation of four bills passed already by the House of Representatives, the legislation has sought to consolidate its position to support families with children who cannot afford to pay for childcare. 

The Strategy entails $61 billion to cater to the crisis in Ukraine, $ 26 million to take care of Israel, humanitarian assistance in conflict zones, and $ 8.12 billion geared toward combatting Communist China in the Indo-Pacific.

President Joe Biden, the bill’s likely victor, is expected to sign it in Wednesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed that he was grateful for the approval and underscored that America still remains a shining beacon of democracy and the leading force behind the Free world.

A $1B-worth military aid package for Ukraine is a part of the aid package containing materials such as vehicles, air defense munitions, artillery ammunition, and anti-tank munitions. Such assistance is intended to reinforce Ukraine’s offensive capabilities on the battlefield. In the present context, the economic development is undoubtedly a major global issue.

Census chiefs think the granting of such a package shows Putin and other enemies, Russia, that they can not be shaken by the American support to Ukraine and other foreign allies. The laws are considered a significant measure that could provide a security guarantee to Americans and help to establish and protect the status quo of Western democracy.

This aid package was cross-questioned by Republicans who are connected with former President Donald Trump, so it can be the last one received by Ukraine before the upcoming elections in November, in any case. Such approval is predicted to have major implications on the defense sector as more customers will be attracted, which means a boost in the order backlog of major companies active in government contracts.

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Reuters

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