The US House of Representatives supports $40 bln in aid to Ukraine
The United States House of Representatives has voted in favor of an additional $40 billion for Ukraine
AFP reports, citing a voting document.
According to the publication, the US House of Representatives voted to send Ukraine a $40 billion aid package.
This came after President Joe Biden warned that funds to help Kyiv repel russia's invasion were likely to run out in a few days.
The Senate will consider the aid package by the end of the week.
#UPDATE US House of Representatives votes to send a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine, after President Joe Biden warned funds to help Kyiv repel the Russian invasion would likely dry up within days.
The Senate is likely to rubber-stamp the aid package by the end of the week pic.twitter.com/pWkv2tnYF8
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 11, 2022
Note.
The aid package includes:
- 25 thousand 155-mm artillery shells;
- 3 anti-artillery systems AN/TPQ-36;
- electronic equipment for suppression of interference;
- spare parts for equipment.
It was announced that on Tuesday the House of Representatives will consider allocating $40 billion in assistance to Ukraine.