US Senate approves $95 billion aid for Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific
RTE.ie — April 24, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC
Summary: The US Senate passed aid bills totaling $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific. The Ukraine aid bill includes $60.84 billion, with $23.2 billion for US weapons and $13.8 billion for advanced weapons systems. Israel receives $26.38 billion, including $5.2 billion for missile defense. The Indo-Pacific bill allocates $8.12 billion to counter China. A national security bill could ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner divests US assets.
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