US to send weapons to Ukraine "immediately" as soon as Congress approves funding - White House

US to send weapons to Ukraine "immediately" as soon as Congress approves funding - White House

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April 19 2024, 08:48 PM  •  27144 views

The United States will immediately send weapons to Ukraine if Congress approves the allocation of funds to help Ukraine, said White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre.

The United States will send weapons to Ukraine "immediately" if the request for funding to help Ukraine is approved by Congress. White House press secretary Karin Jean-Pierre told reporters on Friday, UNN reports.

Right away. Right away.

- Jean-Pierre assured in response to a journalist's question about the delivery time.

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White House press secretary Karin Jean-Pierre also assured that they realize how critical time is for Ukraine. She also thanked the House of Representatives, which is expected to consider and approve a resolution to help Ukraine tomorrow.

Since October, since we released the original, obviously, national security supplement, we've made clear how important it was to get aid from Ukraine to the brave people of Ukraine who are fighting. who are fighting for their democracy, obviously, we say this is critical because they're losing ground because of congressional inaction. We are very grateful that the House is moving, that it is moving in a bipartisan way, and he will sign it immediately.

- Jean-Pierre noted.

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson looks set to push through a $95 billion aid bill for Kyiv, Israel and other allies this weekend, despite a storm of protest from hardline Republicans that could lead to an attempt to veto it.

Friday's procedural vote, which passed by a 316-94 vote with more support from Democrats than Republicans, who hold a slim majority, advanced a package similar to measures passed by the Democratic-majority Senate in February.

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