Foreign aid bill passed citing "axis of evil" involving Russia, China, Iran

RTE.ie April 28, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC

Summary: US House Speaker Mike Johnson faced Republican opposition but passed a foreign aid bill supporting Ukraine, citing an "axis of evil" involving Russia, China, and Iran. The bill includes $61 billion for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, and $8 billion for Indo-Pacific allies. Experts question the alignment of these countries and its impact on global order. China's support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict is crucial.

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Timeline:

  1. [5.7]
    U.S. sends $61 billion military aid to Ukraine against Russia (The Washington Post)
    18d

  2. [2.9]
    Ukraine receives US missiles, aid; conflict linked to foreign policy (Daily Mail)
    19d
    Source
  3. [4.5]
    House Speaker Mike Johnson successfully passed $95 billion Ukraine aid (The Washington Post)
    22d
    Source
  4. [4.9]
    Ukraine receives long-range missiles from US, doubles striking distance (ABC News)
    22d
    Source
  5. [5.0]
    Biden signs $95.3B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (The New York Times)
    22d
    Source
  6. [5.4]
    US sends Atacms missiles to Ukraine to counter Russia (Financial Times)
    22d
    Source
  7. [4.3]
    US secretly provides Ukraine with long-range weapons against Russia (The Telegraph)
    23d
    Source
  8. [4.3]
    US delivers long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine (CNN)
    23d
    Source
  9. [5.1]
    Biden signs bill providing aid to Ukraine against Russia (CNBC)
    23d
    Source
  10. [5.2]
    Ukraine receives long-range missiles from U.S., strikes Russian targets (The Associated Press)
    23d
    Source
  11. [4.4]
    Ukraine seeks more military support to combat Russia (The Guardian)
    23d
    Source
  12. [5.9]
    US and UK provide military aid to Ukraine against Russia (The Independent)
    23d

  13. [5.6]
    US Senate approves $95 billion aid for Ukraine, Israel, Indo-Pacific (RTE.ie)
    23d

  14. [4.4]
    Biden secures $61 billion aid for Ukraine, bipartisan support (CNN)
    23d
    Source
  15. [5.1]
    US Senate approves $95bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (The Guardian)
    23d
    Source
  16. [4.8]
    Biden pledges new weapons to Ukraine amid Russian conflict (The Telegraph)
    23d
    Source
  17. [4.4]
    $60 billion aid bill passed for Ukraine against Russia (Sydney Morning Herald)
    23d
    Source
  18. [5.0]
    Senate approves $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (The New York Times)
    23d
    Source
  19. [4.4]
    Biden administration plans $1 billion aid package for Ukraine (CNN)
    23d
    Source
  20. [5.5]
    Senate votes on $95 billion war aid package (The Associated Press)
    24d

  21. [4.8]
    Schumer urges swift passage of foreign aid bill (The Guardian US)
    24d
    Source
  22. [4.7]
    US Congress approves $60 billion military aid for Ukraine (CNN)
    24d
    Source
  23. [4.7]
    UK sending significant military aid to Ukraine against Russia (The Telegraph)
    24d
    Source
  24. [4.5]
    EU and NATO provide air defense aid to Ukraine (POLITICO Europe)
    25d
    Source
  25. [4.8]
    US House approves military aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (Hindustan Times)
    25d
    Source
  26. [2.7]
    Speaker Johnson prioritized democracy and aid despite criticism (Kyiv Post)
    25d
    Source
  27. [5.1]
    Ukraine receives $61 billion aid package for defense against Russia (CNBC)
    25d
    Source
  28. [5.8]
    Ukraine urgently needs air defense systems amid Russian aggression (The Guardian)
    25d

  29. [4.7]
    Zelenskiy urges US Senate for military aid against Russia (The Guardian)
    25d
    Source
  30. [4.7]
    U.S. House approves $61B military aid for Ukraine (The Globe and Mail)
    25d
    Source
  31. [4.3]
    US approves $95 billion military aid for Ukraine, praised globally (ABC News)
    25d
    Source
  32. [2.2]
    Growing Democratic frustration over US support for Israel (The Washington Post)
    25d
    Source
  33. [4.8]
    Rep. Gonzales criticizes Gaetz, Good; House passes military aid (The Independent)
    25d
    Source
  34. [5.7]
    Ukraine urgently seeks U.S. weapons to repel Russia (The Washington Post)
    26d

  35. [4.7]
    Kyiv requests Patriot air-defense systems amid Russian aerial attacks (Newsweek)
    26d
    Source
  36. [4.7]
    US House passes $61bn military aid for Ukraine (The Guardian)
    26d
    Source
  37. [4.3]
    Ukraine receives $60bn military aid to bolster defense (Financial Times)
    26d
    Source
  38. [3.0]
    Russian troops face slow progress in Donetsk offensive. Ukraine prepares (Newsweek)
    26d
    Source
  39. [4.8]
    Taiwan conducts drills amid China's military threats, US support (CNBC)
    26d
    Source
  40. [2.8]
    Speaker Johnson risks position supporting aid, gains bipartisan support (CNN)
    26d
    Source
  41. [4.5]
    U.S. House approves $95B aid for Ukraine, allies against Russia (The Associated Press)
    26d
    Source
  42. [5.3]
    US House approves $95bn foreign aid, including $61bn for Ukraine (The Guardian)
    26d
    Source
  43. [4.7]
    Taiwan seeks US funding for defense amid China tensions (The Australian Financial Review)
    26d
    Source
  44. [6.2]
    House approves $95 billion foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (The New York Times)
    26d

  45. [4.7]
    House passes $60.8bn aid package for Ukraine (The Independent)
    26d
    Source
  46. [3.8]
    House passes $95.3 billion aid package, including $60.8 billion for Ukraine (New York Post )
    26d
    Source
  47. [3.3]
    Republican divisions over Ukraine aid package escalate before vote (The Guardian US)
    26d
    Source
  48. [2.6]
    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed motion to remove Speaker (CNBC)
    26d
    Source
  49. [5.6]
    House passes foreign aid package, includes TikTok provision (CNBC)
    26d

  50. [6.1]
    House passes $14B military aid for Israel, $9B for Gaza (Business Insider)
    26d

  51. [5.7]
    US House approves $60B aid for Ukraine, allies; Senate review (ABC News)
    26d

  52. [2.0]
    House fails to pass border security bill, faces backlash (New Hampshire Bulletin)
    26d
    Source
  53. [5.0]
    U.S. plans $60B aid package for Ukraine's defense needs (The New York Times)
    26d
    Source
  54. [4.4]
    US House approves $60bn military aid for Ukraine (Financial Times)
    27d
    Source
  55. [4.4]
    US House passes national security bills, aids Ukraine, Israel (Hindustan Times)
    27d
    Source
  56. [5.2]
    US House passes bills aiding Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan; threatens TikTok (RTE.ie)
    27d
    Source
  57. [2.2]
    Rep. Nancy Mace criticizes Congress for excluding border security bill (The Hill)
    27d
    Source
  58. [5.8]
    House passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (The New York Times)
    27d

  59. [4.7]
    House votes on military aid and humanitarian relief package (The Hill)
    27d
    Source
  60. [4.7]
    Vote on $23.2B for U.S. military, $13.8B for Ukraine (Newsweek)
    27d
    Source
  61. [5.8]
    House approves $95B foreign aid to counter Russia's invasion (The Associated Press)
    27d

  62. [5.3]
    House to vote on Speaker Johnson's aid plan for Ukraine (The Hill)
    27d
    Source
  63. [3.3]
    Progressive House Democrats oppose $26 billion aid package for Israel (The New York Times)
    27d
    Source
  64. [4.9]
    US House to vote on $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (Kyiv Post)
    27d
    Source
  65. [4.7]
    $95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine includes defense supplies (The Washington Post)
    27d
    Source
  66. [2.4]
    Reps. Gosar, Greene, Massie motion to remove Speaker Johnson (CNN)
    28d
    Source
  67. [5.3]
    House Democrats support aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (The Guardian US)
    28d
    Source
  68. [3.3]
    House Republicans pass $95B foreign aid bill with Democrats (The New York Times)
    28d
    Source
  69. [4.0]
    DeLauro criticizes House delay in aid to Ukraine (The Hill)
    29d
    Source
  70. [3.2]
    House vote on U.S. aid to Ukraine crucial today (The Washington Post)
    29d
    Source
  71. [4.7]
    Speaker Johnson pushes for $95B military funding, faces opposition (Newsweek)
    29d
    Source
  72. [5.0]
    NATO prioritizes aid to Ukraine, Germany sends Patriot systems (The Guardian)
    29d
    Source
  73. [5.9]
    Biden backs $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (The Associated Press)
    29d

  74. [3.8]
    Speaker Johnson to bring foreign aid bills to vote (CNN)
    30d
    Source
  75. [2.9]
    Speaker Mike Johnson to proceed with foreign aid bills (CNN)
    30d
    Source
  76. [4.8]
    Ukraine's military faces equipment shortage, needs $60B US aid (Business Insider)
    30d
    Source
  77. [4.8]
    Senate Democrats may back Johnson's foreign aid plan cautiously (The Hill)
    30d
    Source
  78. [4.1]
    House Speaker Mike Johnson faces backlash over aid package (CTV News)
    30d
    Source
  79. [2.6]
    Calls for House Speaker Mike Johnson's resignation over aid (The Independent)
    30d
    Source
  80. [3.2]
    House Speaker Mike Johnson faces backlash over aid package (The Guardian US)
    30d
    Source
  81. [4.4]
    White House backs aid proposal for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (The Hill)
    30d
    Source
  82. [3.3]
    House Speaker faces backlash over aid package, refuses to resign (The Associated Press)
    31d
    Source
  83. [2.4]
    House Speaker Mike Johnson faces threats to speakership over foreign aid legislation (CNN)
    31d
    Source
  84. [4.6]
    Zelensky urges West to support Ukraine like Israel (Kyiv Post)
    31d
    Source
  85. [4.5]
    House Speaker splits aid package to navigate political divides (Sydney Morning Herald)
    31d
    Source
  86. [5.5]
    Ukraine accuses Russia of endangering nuclear plant, escalating tensions (The Guardian)
    31d

  87. [5.4]
    House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes new wartime aid strategy (The Guardian US)
    31d
    Source
  88. [4.3]
    Ukraine needs military assistance to defend against Russian attacks (The Washington Post)
    31d
    Source
  89. [4.5]
    Bipartisan lawmakers push for $95B national security aid package (The Hill)
    32d
    Source
  90. [5.5]
    Zelensky urgently requests aid amid escalating Russian attacks (The Independent)
    32d

  91. [4.6]
    US House Speaker plans to advance aid bill for Israel (The Guardian US)
    32d
    Source
  92. [3.9]
    Debate in Congress over military aid to Israel and Ukraine (New York Post )
    32d
    Source
  93. [4.8]
    House Speaker aims to pass $95B security package, aid allies (The Associated Press)
    32d
    Source
  94. [3.6]
    House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes $95B security package amid crises (New York Post )
    32d
    Source
  95. [4.0]
    House prioritizes legislation supporting Israel after Iran's attack (The Hill)
    33d
    Source