A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the Congress after months of delay, clearing the way for billions of dollars in fresh Ukraine. The aid includes not only financial support but also provisions for military assistance to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression. Many Americans don't realize that the great majority of the military aid Congress approves for Ukraine stays right here in America, as it goes towards purchasing weapons and equipment made in the United States.
Congressional leaders had to navigate strong opposition from a growing number of conservatives who question U.S. involvement in foreign wars. However, the importance of supporting Ukraine in its struggle for sovereignty and democracy outweighed these concerns. The US Senate is set to vote on a major aid package for Ukraine, with its passage all but certain after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly supported it.
WASHINGTON—The House passed a $95 billion foreign-aid package Saturday that included long-stalled funding and weapons for Ukraine. This move was seen as a significant step in showing solidarity with the Ukrainian people in their fight for independence. The Senate followed suit on Tuesday, passing the aid package to deliver $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.