Ukraine Aid Package Clears House Hurdle; Prime Minister Hopes To See Weapons Soon
After months of delay, the House of Representatives passed a $60.8 billion aid package for Ukraine on Saturday, giving the beleaguered country desperately needed military and economic support.
The vote came after a week of intense pressure from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials, who have been pleading for more help in their fight against Russia.
The aid package includes $40 billion in military assistance, $8.5 billion in economic assistance, and $3 billion in humanitarian assistance. It also includes $1 billion to help Ukraine investigate and prosecute war crimes committed by Russian forces.
The passage of the aid package was a major victory for Ukraine, which has been fighting a bloody war against Russia since 2014. The aid will help Ukraine to defend itself against Russian aggression and to rebuild its economy.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that he was grateful for the support of the United States and other countries that have provided aid to Ukraine.
“This aid is a powerful sign of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and our fight for freedom and democracy,” Shmyhal said in a statement.
He added that Ukraine is “counting on the continued support of our partners as we work to rebuild our country and defend our sovereignty.”
The passage of the aid package is a significant step forward in the fight against Russian aggression. It is a clear signal that the United States and other countries are committed to supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy.
