The U.S. Senate has approved the allocation of military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies.
The decision was made at a Senate Session on Tuesday, April 23.
The Voice of America notes that on Tuesday, the Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of a long-delayed $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan:
- 79 senators voted in favor,
- 18 senators voted against.
US President Joe Biden said he would immediately sign the bill on Wednesday, April 24, as soon as the Senate passes it and sends it to his desk.
Earlier, Biden said that in case of a quick decision, the first batches of military aid should be delivered to Ukraine this week.
Following the decision, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky posted the next comment on his Telegram, in which he thanked the US Congress for approving vital aid to Ukraine:
"I thank Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell for their strong leadership in advancing this bipartisan legislation, as well as to all U.S. Senators from both parties who voted for it."
He emphasized the following: "This vote strengthens America's role as a beacon of democracy and leader of the free world.. I equally appreciate President Biden's support and look forward to signing the bill quickly and delivering the next military assistance package that matches the resolve I always feel in our negotiations."
As a reminder, the United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which includes vehicles, Stinger anti-aircraft ammunition, additional ammunition for highly mobile artillery missile systems, 155mm artillery ammunition, anti-tank ammunition, and ammunition that can be used immediately on the battlefield.
Earlier, Apostrophe wrote that the UK plans to provide Ukraine with the largest military aid package in history.