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Congress approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

2024-04-24 08:19:18Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Congress approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
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The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, moving the bill one step closer to being signed after months of delays and internal debate over the role of the United States in the international arena.

The bill was approved on Tuesday evening, April 23, with 79 votes in favor and 18 against. A signature from President Joe Bide is now awaited. From this security package that was approved, 60 billion dollars will go to Ukraine.

Biden said that as soon as the law goes to his desk, he will sign it and this week the delivery of the first weapons to Ukraine will begin.

"I will sign this bill and address the American people as soon as it comes to my desk tomorrow, so we can start sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week," said US President Joe Biden.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked US senators for voting in favor of the aid package, saying it is key to establishing peace.

"I am grateful to the United States Senate for approving vital aid to Ukraine today, I thank Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell for their strong leadership in advancing this legislation, as well as all US senators who voted in favor .

This vote strengthens America's role as a beacon of democracy and leader of the free world. I am also grateful to all Americans who continue to support Ukraine and recognize that the historic importance of this bill goes beyond politics. Artillery and air defense are key tools for quickly restoring peace."

The House of Congress approved the bill on Saturday, April 20 through four votes, sending it to the Senate for final approval. The approval of the $60 billion in aid comes as Kiev desperately needs new military supplies and Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped up the offensive.

The bill also provides $26 billion in aid to Israel, as well as humanitarian aid to the citizens of Gaza, as well as $8 billion to strengthen defenses against China in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.


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