President Biden assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday that the USA would supply extra assist as soon as the Senate passes a nationwide safety package deal, the White Home stated.
Biden conveyed to Zelensky the unwavering dedication of the USA to help Ukraine in its protection in opposition to Russian aggression. He pledged that his administration would rapidly ship main new safety help packages to deal with Ukraine's pressing battlefield and air protection wants after the Senate passes the nationwide safety modification, adopted by his signature.
Along with safety help, Biden emphasised that U.S. financial assist goals to assist Ukraine preserve monetary stability, rebuild infrastructure after assaults from Russia, and help reform efforts as Ukraine strikes towards Euro-Atlantic integration.
The Senate is scheduled to vote on Tuesday to approve a $95 billion international assist package deal that features $61 billion for Ukraine — already authorised by the Home over the weekend.
The Senate is extensively anticipated to cross the international assist package deal this week, on condition that 22 of the 49 Senate Republicans beforehand supported an analogous invoice when it handed the Senate in February.
After months of cross-party and intra-party negotiations, the Home on Saturday authorised a sweeping international assist package deal that features billions in navy assist to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, together with important humanitarian assist for battle zones akin to Gaza.
Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the lawmakers after passing the Home and praised the choice, noting that it confirmed the course of historical past.
Whereas the Home strikes characterize a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), his push for brand new international assist has drawn political backlash, notably from conservatives crucial of his cooperation with Biden on key legislative points akin to extending federal funding and authorities oversight. reauthorization.
