The US Senate there was a decision to pass a budget of 95 billion US dollars to aid Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region. Ukraine gets up to $60.8 billion.
On April 23, the US Senate voted 79-18 to finally approve a US$95 billion (3.5 trillion baht) foreign aid budget after a long delay. This budget will be used to assist Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region.
The legislation will take effect once President Joe Biden officially signs it. This is expected to happen on April 24.
This is very good news for Ukraine, which has been pressing for additional military aid. Because the arsenal was almost exhausted and this prompted the Russians to attack heavily during this period.
In this aid Ukraine's share will be up to 60.8 billion US dollars (about 2.24 trillion baht), which will be divided into 4 parts as previously reported:
- 23 billion: Replenishing weapons, supplies and facilities.
- 14 billion: Financing a project to support assistance in training the Ukrainian army, providing equipment and consulting projects
- $11 billion: US military operations in Ukraine, and strengthening Ukrainian military capabilities. Increase intelligence cooperation
- 8 billion: for non-military aid, such as helping the Ukrainian government pay salaries.
Israel will receive a $26.4 billion aid package to support its efforts to defend itself against Iran and its affiliated armed groups. And to fuel American military operations. Which was used in response to the recent attack
The grant includes $4 billion for the Iron Dome and David Sling missile defense systems, and $1.2 billion for the Iron Beam defense system, which counters short-range threats from rockets and mortars.
It will also allocate $4.4 billion to replenish defense supplies and services provided to Israel, and another $3.5 billion to purchase advanced weapons systems and other items through the Foreign Military Financing Program.
Not only this, it also includes $9.2 billion in humanitarian aid. This includes emergency food, shelter and basic services. For a population suffering from the ongoing crisis of war
The final remaining package is $8.1 billion. It will be used to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific region, with $3.3 billion to develop underwater infrastructure, another $2 billion will be used to provide foreign military financing to Taiwan and other key allies, and finally, $1.9 billion will be used to replenish the defense capabilities provided to Taiwan and its allies. Regionalists.
Biden congratulated the Senate on passing the bill, saying: “I will sign this bill as soon as it reaches my desk tomorrow.” So we can start sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week.”
Biden added that there is an urgent need for Ukraine, which faces continuous attacks from Russia. Urgent for Israel, which has just faced an unprecedented attack from Iran. Urgent for refugees and people affected by conflicts and natural disasters around the world. Including in Gaza, Sudan and Haiti, and to our partners who seek security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.”
Compiled from CNN
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