A Good Day for America and Europe: US President Signs Over $60 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden has signed a package of laws allocating nearly $61 billion in aid to Ukraine in military and economic spheres, as well as support for other US allies. The leader of the United States announced this at a special briefing.
"This is a good day for America, for Europe, and for peace in the world. This will have significant consequences. It will add security to America and make the world safer," Biden said after signing the document.
In addition to aid for Ukraine, the package signed by the US president includes $26 billion for Israel, $1 billion in humanitarian aid for Gaza, and $8 billion to bolster military capabilities against China.
It's worth noting that the US House of Representatives voted to allocate over $60 billion in aid to Ukraine on Saturday, April 21, with 311 members of the House supporting the decision. Following this, the US Senate approved the decision on Tuesday, April 24, with 79 senators voting in favor and 18 against.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked senators from both parties for supporting the bill, as well as President Biden and "all Americans."
"This vote strengthens America's role as a beacon of democracy and a leader of the free world," said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Gaze reported that most of the weaponry and military equipment from the US aid package for Ukraine is already stored in warehouses in Germany and Poland, ready to be shipped as soon as Joe Biden signs the approved aid bill for Ukraine. This will facilitate its swift delivery to Ukraine after the relevant legislation is passed.
It's reported that artillery shells will be among the first materials to arrive in Ukraine after the US Senate approves the bill and President Joe Biden signs it. The American leader has promised to do so immediately upon receiving the document from the Senate.
Ukrainian officials are also working to expedite the delivery of shells and equipment to the intended locations after crossing the border with Poland. However, this still presents a significant logistical challenge due to the large amount of weaponry expected from the US.