US President Joe Biden is expected to sign the law into law on Wednesday.
The Senate on Tuesday night supported the measure, which passed the US House of Representatives on Saturday.
It includes 61 billion dollars in military aid to Ukraine, which the Pentagon says could begin flowing to the war-torn country “within days.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reacted soon.
“This vote strengthens America’s role as a beacon of democracy and a leader of the free world,” Zelensky said in a statement.
“I also appreciate President Biden’s support and look forward to signing the bill and passing another military aid package soon.” Ukraine’s long-range weapons, artillery and anti-aircraft defense are very important means to restore justice as soon as possible,” the Ukrainian president said in a statement.
The US House of Representatives on Saturday approved billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine attacked by Russia after a months-long blockade. Parliamentarians adopted the corresponding draft law, which provides for the allocation of 61 billion euros to Kyiv. dollars (57 billion euros).
Mr. Biden and Democrats in Congress have long sought to pass a new arms package. However, Republicans under the influence of US presidential candidate Donald Trump did not want funding for Ukraine.
“I am grateful to the US House of Representatives, both parties and personally to Speaker Nike Johnson for a decision that keeps history on the right track,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wrote on X Network after the US House decision. The law, which has yet to be passed by the Senate, “will prevent the spread of war, save thousands of lives, and help both of our countries become stronger,” the message noted.
Biden spoke
US President Joe Biden commented on the US Senate’s approval of the aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
The US leader vowed to sign a package of documents as soon as it lands on his desk on Wednesday, April 24, to begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week. This is according to Biden’s statement published on the White House website.
“Urgently needed: Ukraine, which faces relentless Russian bombing; Israel, which has just faced unprecedented Iranian attacks; refugees and victims of conflicts and natural disasters around the world, especially in the Gaza Strip, Sudan and Haiti; for partners seeking security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region,” Mr. Biden emphasized.
He also thanked all the Senate lawmakers who voted for the bill.
“This important piece of legislation will make our country and our world safer as we stand with our friends who defend themselves against terrorists like Hamas and tyrants like Putin,” the US president concluded.
Soigu burst out with threats
Russia is threatening to step up attacks on logistics hubs and Western weapons depots in Ukraine after the US House of Representatives voted in favor of providing American aid to the country.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told a meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry’s collegium that his country had allegedly “debunked the myth of the superiority of Western weapons” and that Russian troops were holding the initiative on the front line.
“Taking into account the threats posed by the United States and its allies, we will continue to improve the composition and structure of the armed forces, and increase the production of the most popular types of weapons and military equipment. We will increase the intensity of attacks on logistics centers and storage bases of Western weapons,” he said.
Israel thanks US Senate for approving military aid
Israel’s foreign minister thanked the US Senate for 13 billion US dollars in military aid, which he said sent a “strong message” to the country’s enemies.
“I thank the US Senate for passing an overwhelmingly bipartisan aid package for Israel tonight,” Israel Katz posted on social media X, adding that the package is “a clear demonstration of the strength of our alliance and sends a strong message to all our enemies.”
