Bipartisan US Congress delegation arrives in Kyiv
U.S. Embassy welcomes congressional delegation, consisting
of both Republican and Democratic parties’ members in Kyiv on April 22
following Congress finally passing $60-bln long-awaited bill on
aid to Ukraine, US Embassy reported on X.
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is pleased to welcome a bipartisan congressional
delegation today — Congressmen Tom Keane, Bill Keating, Madeleine Dean, and
Nathaniel Moran, its message wrote.
“Your visit is another reminder that our commitment to
Ukraine is unwavering.”
Congress passed bill on aid to Ukraine
The U.S. House voted to allocate $60 billion to Ukraine through Bill 8035, orchestrated by the team of House Speaker Mike Johnson on April 20. The bill saw strong support, with 311 congressmen voting in favor, 112 against, and one abstaining.
In addition to Ukraine aid, aid packages for Israel
and Indo-Pacific security also passed, totaling $95 billion. The share of aid
partitioned for supporting Ukraine amounts to $61 billion, of which
approximately $14 billion is earmarked for assisting with Ukrainian purchases
of military equipment.
The bill is scheduled for consideration by the U.S.
Senate on April 23, and, following approval, will be signed into law by
President Joe Biden.
The bill also obliges U.S. President to provide
Ukraine with ATACMS ballistic missiles, which Ukrainian officials have
previously said would enable a greater range for Ukrainian strike capabilities.
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