US House approves $95bn foreign aid, including $61bn for Ukraine
The Guardian — April 21, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC
Summary: The US House of Representatives approved $95bn in foreign aid, including $61bn for Ukraine, $26bn for Israel, and $8bn for US allies in the Indo-Pacific. The aid package also includes $9bn in humanitarian assistance for war zones and a ban on direct US funding for UNRWA until March 2025. The Senate is expected to pass the package soon, allowing swift delivery of weapons to Ukraine.
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