Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package

The Hindu  

After lengthy negotiations, the United States Senate has passed with bipartisan support a $95 billion programme to send aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The aid package brings together four distinct bills that the House of Representatives passed separately last weekend, respectively supplying almost $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, above $26 billion for Israel, over $8 billion for the Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region, and one bill relating to Tik Tok. Now that it has been passed in the Senate, the legislation will move forward to the desk of President Joe Biden to sign into law, as he has said he intends to do, thus opening the door to helping Ukraine to push back against Russian aggression, to providing wartime assistance to Israel and humanitarian aid to Gaza, and to countering territorial threats in the Indo-Pacific that are linked to China. The fact that the omnibus aid bills package passed with such strength in the Upper Chamber of Congress constitutes a key win for Mr. Biden, Democratic lawmakers, and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who has toiled for long months to send aid to Ukraine, in the face of opposition from the far-right wing of his own party.

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Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
2 weeks ago

Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before U.S. support for Kyiv’s defenses is thrown into question under the new administration. The Treasury Department said Tuesday it would disburse $20 billion — the U.S. portion of …

Pentagon unveils new $988 million aid package for Ukraine, features drones and artillery systems
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Pentagon unveils new $988 million aid package for Ukraine, features drones and artillery systems

Firstpost  

The package features drones, ammunition for precision HIMARS rocket launchers, and equipment and spare parts for artillery systems, tanks and armored vehicles, the Pentagon said in a statement The United States on Saturday announced a new $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine as Washington races to provide aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The package features …

U.S. Announces Nearly $1 Billion More In Longer-Term Weapons Support For Ukraine
2 weeks, 2 days ago

U.S. Announces Nearly $1 Billion More In Longer-Term Weapons Support For Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the congressionally approved money it has left to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. We all want… pic.twitter.com/eKMtuhp2ZI — Volodymyr …

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
2 weeks, 2 days ago

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

Associated Press  

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the congressionally approved money it has left to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. Austin said he was “confident that President Reagan would …

Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden administration unveils new $988m US military aid package for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

In the waning days of his presidency, Biden seeks to bolster Ukraine’s defences amid its years-long fight against Russia’s invasion. The Biden administration has largely been using “presidential drawdown authority” to withdraw excess defence materials from US stockpiles and transfer them to Ukraine, without congressional approval. But Saturday’s $988m package comes instead from the $2.21bn remaining in the Ukraine Security …

Before Trump comes in, Biden sends $725 mn more in arms to Ukraine
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Before Trump comes in, Biden sends $725 mn more in arms to Ukraine

Firstpost  

As President-elect Donald Trump is indicated to pull the plug on the aid to Ukraine, outgoing President Joe Biden is maximising the flow of aid to Ukraine in his final weeks of office In the latest such tranche, the Biden administration announced on Monday that it’s sending an aid package worth $725 million to Ukraine. The Biden administration’s efforts are …

Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says
3 weeks ago

Biden trying to ‘put Ukraine in the strongest possible position’ with new aid package, White House says

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration is rushing assistance to Ukraine in an effort to put Kyiv “in the strongest possible position” as Russia steps up its attacks and President Joe Biden prepares to leave office in less than two months. “Today, we are announcing a $725 million security assistance package for Ukraine, which includes substantial quantities of artillery, rockets, and …

Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Biden readying $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine: Report
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Biden readying $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine: Report

Firstpost  

Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, outgoing President Joe Biden is preparing a $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine, including anti-tank weapons, drones, Stinger missiles, and cluster munitions US President Joe Biden’s administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two US officials said on Wednesday, as the outgoing president seeks to bolster the government in …

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pentagon unlikely to use all of the billions Congress authorized it to spend on Ukraine weapons before Biden leaves office, officials say

CNN  

CNN — The Pentagon is unlikely to use all of the billions of dollars authorized by Congress to arm Ukraine before President Joe Biden leaves office, according to two US officials and three defense officials. In the time the administration has left, one defense official said the size of the individual military aid packages is likely to increase but acknowledged …

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As the world waits for Trump, time runs out for Biden to help Ukraine

Politico  

“We have been sending whatever industry can produce each month, but the problem is you can only send these things as they are produced,” said Mark Cancian, a former DOD budget official now at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “The administration could dip into the stockpiles and send equipment more quickly, but it’s unclear the Pentagon would want …

Biden announces 'surge' in Ukraine military assistance
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden announces 'surge' in Ukraine military assistance

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday a "surge" in assistance to Ukraine including nearly $8 billion in military aid and new long-range munitions ahead of a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Mr. Zelenskyy was due to present his "victory plan" in meetings with Mr. Biden and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday in Washington, where the U.S. …

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help

LA Times  

President Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. Trump argued that Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the months before Russia’s February 2022 invasion, declaring that even “the worst deal would’ve been better than what we have now.” Trump, who has long been critical of …

US expected to announce billions in Ukraine aid after Congress fails to include extension in stopgap government funding bill
3 months ago

US expected to announce billions in Ukraine aid after Congress fails to include extension in stopgap government funding bill

CNN  

CNN — The US plans to announce billions of dollars for Ukraine in the coming days, committing the funding before it expires after Congress failed to include an extension for the aid in its stopgap measure to keep the government open, according to two defense officials and several congressional sources. The plan requires the administration to obligate the funds to …

US military aid packages to Ukraine shrink amid concerns over Pentagon stockpiles
3 months, 1 week ago

US military aid packages to Ukraine shrink amid concerns over Pentagon stockpiles

CNN  

CNN — US military aid packages for Ukraine have been smaller in recent months, as the stockpiles of weapons and equipment that the Pentagon is willing to send Kyiv from its own inventory have dwindled. In April, Congress gave the Biden administration an additional $13.4 billion to use specifically to send Ukraine weapons and equipment drawn from US stockpiles. The …

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv
4 months ago

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and announced a new round of military aid for Kyiv, the White House said. “I am proud we will announce a new package of military aid for Ukraine today,” Mr. Biden said in a statement, without specifying the dollar value of the assistance. The sanctions target nearly …

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv
4 months ago

Biden talks with Zelensky, announces new military aid for Kyiv

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and announced that Washington will provide new military aid for Kyiv, the White House said. "I am proud we will announce a new package of military aid for Ukraine today," Biden said in a statement, without specifying the dollar value of the assistance. The call between …

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will send $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine, officials announced on Monday, including an array of munitions for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles. The package includes $1.5 billion in funding for long-term contracts through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, and $200 million in immediate military aid taken from Pentagon stockpiles. …

Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday that the U.S. will soon announce an additional $2.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, to include anti-tank weapons, interceptors and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems. “Alongside some 50 allies and partners, we’ll continue to provide critical capabilities that Ukraine needs to push back Russian aggression today and to …

Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine

LA Times  

Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III, right, stands with Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov during an arrival ceremony at the Pentagon on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said Tuesday that the U.S. will soon announce an additional $2.3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, to include antitank weapons, interceptors and munitions for Patriot and other air defense systems. …

Trump criticizes US aid to Ukraine, promises to “have that settled” if reelected
6 months, 1 week ago

Trump criticizes US aid to Ukraine, promises to “have that settled” if reelected

Salon  

It has long been known that preemptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump, has had plans to curb or altogether end the U.S. support to Ukraine. Trump criticized the scale of the U.S. aid for Ukraine and promised that if he is reelected in November he will “have that settled,” Politico reported. Trump went on to criticize Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv’s efforts to …

US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say.
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say.

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.S. will send about …

US approves $275mn of weapons and military aid to Ukraine as Russia advances its assault on Kharkiv
6 months, 4 weeks ago

US approves $275mn of weapons and military aid to Ukraine as Russia advances its assault on Kharkiv

Hindustan Times  

The United States on Friday announced a fresh tranche of military aid for Ukraine, including ammunition, missiles, mines and artillery rounds as Russia presses its assault on the Kharkiv region. Ukraine has been battling back in Kharkiv since May 10, when thousands of Moscow's troops stormed the border, making their biggest territorial advances in 18 months. The capabilities in this …

US announces $275M in new military assistance for Ukraine
6 months, 4 weeks ago

US announces $275M in new military assistance for Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced on Friday an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the package, which was previewed on Thursday by two U.S. officials, “is part of our efforts to help Ukraine repel Russia’s assault near …

US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say
7 months ago

US will announce $275 million more in artillery and ammunition for Ukraine, officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States is expected to announce an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region, two U.S. officials say. This will be the fourth installment of military aid for Ukraine since Congress passed a long-delayed foreign aid bill late last month …

US announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine to try to hold off Russian advances
7 months, 1 week ago

US announces a new $400 million package of weapons for Ukraine to try to hold off Russian advances

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. announced a new $400 million package of military aid for Ukraine on Friday, as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the northeast Kharkiv region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned Thursday that his country was facing “a really difficult situation” in the east, but said a new supply of U.S. weapons was …

Republican bill would BAN lawmakers from waving foreign flags on the House floor after Democrats whipped out Ukrainian flags to celebrate passage of $95 billion foreign aid package
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Republican bill would BAN lawmakers from waving foreign flags on the House floor after Democrats whipped out Ukrainian flags to celebrate passage of $95 billion foreign aid package

Daily Mail  

A new GOP-led bill seeks to ban members from flying any foreign nation's flags on the House floor after Democrats waved Ukrainian flags as a long-awaited foreign aid bill passed. As the House in a 311-112 vote passed some $60 billion for Ukraine last week, House Democrats triumphantly flapped their blue-and-yellow flags and cheered at the bill that may cost …

US announces new missiles for Ukraine as part of $6B aid package
7 months, 4 weeks ago

US announces new missiles for Ukraine as part of $6B aid package

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday. The meeting fell on the second anniversary of the group, which Austin said has “moved heaven and earth” since April 2022 to source millions of rounds of ammunition, rocket …

The US will give $61bn to Ukraine. What does it mean for the war?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

The US will give $61bn to Ukraine. What does it mean for the war?

The Independent  

The new $61bn US aid package for Ukraine approved by Congress will undoubtedly improve the country’s battlefield position. European support The six-month delay in provision of US military aid has therefore had huge repercussions for Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, demonstrating that the unstable “crisis management” model of Western aid actually emboldens Russia to escalate, because it perceives Western hesitancy …

Senate finally passes aid bills worth billions to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Senate finally passes aid bills worth billions to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US Senate on Tuesday evening finally sent a three-pronged …

Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat

Al Jazeera  

Experts say the $61bn package that was debated for months will replenish military stocks but won’t help Kyiv’s forces counterattack. The aid can “improve the situation” on the 1,000km-long front line, said Lieutenant General Ihor Romanenko, former deputy chief of the General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces. The aid “is a surprisingly exact match of Ukrainian military’s needs that mostly …

Joe Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Joe Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to send fresh weapons to Ukraine within days as he prepared to sign on April 24 an aid package including $61 billion meant to help Kyiv's forces push back against Russia. "I will sign this bill into law and address the American people as soon as it reaches my desk tomorrow so we can begin …

Biden signs bill sending $95BN in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden signs bill sending $95BN in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a $95.3 billion foreign aid package that sends much needed weapons to the Ukraine and includes a ban on TikTok if its parent company doesn't divest its Chinese ownership within a year. The bill includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine; $26.4 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid for civilians in conflict zones, including Gaza ; …

Pentagon to send $1 billion in air defense weapons and artillery shells to Ukraine within HOURS after Senate passes $61 billion aid bill for Kyiv
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Pentagon to send $1 billion in air defense weapons and artillery shells to Ukraine within HOURS after Senate passes $61 billion aid bill for Kyiv

Daily Mail  

The U.S. will send a massive $1 billion military weapons package - including long-range missiles, ammunition, drones and vehicles - to send the Ukraine now that Congress has approved the funding. The aid package also includes Bradley fighting vehicles, Stinger air defense munitions, additional ammunition for high-mobility artillery rocket systems, 155 millimeter artillery ammunition, TOW and Javelin anti-tank munitions, demolition …

What is in the mega $95billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan passed by Congress
7 months, 4 weeks ago

What is in the mega $95billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan passed by Congress

Daily Mail  

The package will also provide humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan will receive billions in military aid from United States A mega $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday will provide military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. A mega $95 billion …

Biden says first weapons will be sent to Ukraine in HOURS as he signs bill sending $95 billion in aid to Kyiv, Israel and Taiwan and forcing TikTok to be banned if Chinese owner doesn't sell
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden says first weapons will be sent to Ukraine in HOURS as he signs bill sending $95 billion in aid to Kyiv, Israel and Taiwan and forcing TikTok to be banned if Chinese owner doesn't sell

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a $95.3 billion foreign aid package that sends much needed weapons to the Ukraine and includes a ban on TikTok if its parent company doesn't divest its Chinese ownership within a year. The bill includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine; $26.4 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid for civilians in conflict zones, including Gaza; and …

Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he was immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine as he signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that also included assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots. The announcement marked an end to the long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine, …

More US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another matter
7 months, 4 weeks ago

More US aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. Winning is another matter

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A big, new package of U.S. military aid will help Ukraine avoid defeat in its war with Russia. “Ultimately it offers Ukraine the prospect of staying in the war this year,” said Michael Clarke, visiting professor in war studies at King’s College London. The difference could be felt within days on the front line in eastern and …

A look at what's in $95 billion foreign aid package passed by US Congress
8 months ago

A look at what's in $95 billion foreign aid package passed by US Congress

Hindustan Times  

A look at what's in the $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish US weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. The US Senate voteed on the final foreign aid package of $95 billion in total military assistance to US allies. Ukraine would receive more …

A look at what’s in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress
8 months ago

A look at what’s in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress

Associated Press  

A look at what’s in the $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. The broad spending breakdown: — About $61 billion for Ukraine and replenishing U.S. weapons stockpiles. Ukraine would receive more than $9 billion of economic …

U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
8 months ago

U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

The Hindu  

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. In an interview with The Associated Press shortly before the vote, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that if Congress …

Joe Biden approves Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle
8 months ago

Joe Biden approves Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle

India Today  

US President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of new US aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia, notching a rare bipartisan victory for the president as he seeks reelection and ending months of wrangling with Republicans in Congress. Johnson, who faces calls by some right-leaning Republicans to oust him …

Biden signs law securing billions in US aid for Ukraine, Israel
8 months ago

Biden signs law securing billions in US aid for Ukraine, Israel

Al Jazeera  

Despite outcry over abuses in Gaza war, US president stresses that his commitment to Israel’s security is ‘ironclad’. Washington, DC – US President Joe Biden has signed into law a $94bn foreign funding bill that includes military aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, ending a months-long legislative impasse in Washington over the assistance. The package will provide Israel with $17bn …

Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
8 months ago

Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

NPR  

Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP Overcoming months of opposition by Republicans in Congress, President Biden on Wednesday signed a military aid package worth $95 billion that will arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Ukraine's limited air defenses have performed extremely well over the past two …

BIG relief to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as US Senate overwhelmingly passes USD 95 billion aid
8 months ago

BIG relief to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as US Senate overwhelmingly passes USD 95 billion aid

India TV News  

In a major relief to the war-engaged nations, the Senate has passed USD 95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. Joe Biden's response after passage of the bill In an interview with …

US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday
8 months ago

US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday

Al Jazeera  

US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this week. The United States Senate has passed a long-delayed multibillion-dollar aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, paving the way for new weapons deliveries to Kyiv as soon as this week. “I will sign this bill into law and address the American people …

Senate Democrats say one thing but do another on foreign aid to Israel
8 months ago

Senate Democrats say one thing but do another on foreign aid to Israel

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sanders announced this week he is introducing …

Russia-Ukraine war: Pentagon to send $1 billion in new military aid
8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Pentagon to send $1 billion in new military aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate moved ahead on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war. Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, would not confirm the package or details, …

$8 billion US military aid package to Taiwan will ‘boost confidence’ in region: president-elect
8 months ago

$8 billion US military aid package to Taiwan will ‘boost confidence’ in region: president-elect

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A $8 billion defense package approved by the U.S. House of Representatives over the weekend will “strengthen the deterrence against authoritarianism in the West Pacific ally chain,” Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te said Tuesday, in a reference to key rival China. The funding will also “help ensure peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and also boost confidence …

Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
8 months ago

Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars. In an interview with The Associated Press shortly before the vote, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said that …

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