US Senate approves $95bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
The Guardian — April 24, 2024, 09:00 AM UTC
Summary: The US Senate passed a $95bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan with a final vote of 79 to 18. The bill includes $60.8bn for Ukraine, $26.3bn for Israel, and $8.1bn for the Indo-Pacific region. Biden promised quick military aid to Ukraine after the bill's passage. The aid aims to support democracy and defend against threats like Putin. Chuck Schumer praised the bipartisan effort.
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