"More weapons for Ukraine, in particular air defense systems" - Shmyhal on the approval of US aid
Kyiv • UNN
The US Congress approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, including $49.9 billion for defense, $7.8 billion in budget support, $1.57 billion in economic assistance, and $400 million for border protection and demining, more weapons, long-range and air defense systems, and funds for recovery and reconstruction.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal thanked the House of Representatives of the US Congress, which approved a bill to help Ukraine. He wrote about this in his Telegram, UNN reports.
Details
According to the Prime Minister, the total amount of aid is almost $61 billion, including:
➖ 49.9 billion - defense spending
➖ 7.8 billion - potential budget support
➖ 1.57 billion - economic assistance
400 million - funds for border protection and humanitarian demining.
We expect the bill to be successfully approved by the Senate in the coming days. Its implementation will mean more weapons for Ukraine, including long-range and air defense systems. Strengthening macro-financial stability, including in the financing of the highest-priority budget expenditures. Continuing rapid recovery, especially of critical infrastructure
In addition, the Ukrainian prime minister expressed gratitude to the House of Representatives for passing an act on the possibility of confiscating Russian sovereign assets in favor of Ukraine. U.S. lawmakers give the President of the United States the authority to do so.
We will get an important resource for victory and reconstruction. I call on other countries where Russian assets are stored to follow suit
AddendumAddendum
On April 20, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill providing $60 billion in defense aid to Ukraine - the decision was supported by 310 congressmen.
In Lviv, only one ASC is currently ready to accept persons liable for military service to update their data
Kyiv's ASCs are ready to accept persons liable for military service to update their data from today
The Association of International Road Carriers says that TCC employees have done everything possible to make drivers afraid to go on trips
Advisor to the Head of Kyiv RMA comments on accusations of working for a "Russian" company
NABU plans to seize land of ATO participants - Rada calls it immoral
Tax Service major fell victim to oligarchic game - human rights activist about the case against acting deputy head of the State Tax Service Sokur
Updating military registration data through Administrative Service Centers: are ASCs ready
Current electricity restrictions may last until August - Prime Minister's advisor
Lost Profit of Ukrainian Enterprises from Russian Aggression: Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise explained how the evidence base for compensation is being formed
Attempt on the Prime Minister of Slovakia: xenophobia and the Russian trace
"More weapons for Ukraine, in particular air defense systems" - Shmyhal on the approval of US aid
Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S. reacts to the House of Representatives' approval of aid to Ukraine
Zelensky expressed gratitude to the US House of Representatives for approving aid to Ukraine
U.S. House of Representatives approves bill to help Ukraine
Ukrainian wins the World Cup in artistic gymnastics in Qatar
Trying to get to Moldova, broke his leg: border guards rescue a man who tried to illegally cross the border of Ukraine
Enemy attacks port infrastructure: Odesa RMA comments on the situation in the region
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel over 50 attacks of Russian army in Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Lyman sectors - General Staff
Forced passportization in the TOT of Ukraine causes resistance among the population - Lubinets
An application containing a map of social and psychosocial service providers in the Kharkiv region has been launched
Popular
Truckers block the highway to Kyiv in Odesa region
Zelenskyy: The West is afraid that Russia will lose the war and does not want Ukraine to lose it
President: Ukraine has only about 25% of necessary air defense equipment
At night and in the morning, the Ukrainian power system received emergency assistance from three countries - the Ministry of Energy
Russian offensive may consist of several waves, the first wave was in Kharkiv region - Zelensky
Publications
Attempt on the Prime Minister of Slovakia: xenophobia and the Russian trace
The law on strengthening mobilization: what will change after May 18 for those liable for military service
The Housing Capital case: where did the billions go?
Only debtors see the Russian footprint: how the label of cooperation with russia is used in business wars
Criminal case opened against acting deputy head of the State Tax Service Sokur for obstructing the supply of fuel to the army
"More weapons for Ukraine, in particular air defense systems" - Shmyhal on the approval of US aid
The US Congress approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, including $49. 9 billion for defense, $7.8 billion in budget support, $1.57 billion in economic assistance, and $400 million for border protection and demining, more weapons, long-range and air defense systems, and funds for recovery and reconstruction.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S. reacts to the House of Representatives' approval of aid to Ukraine
Ambassador of Ukraine to the U. S. Oksana Markarova thanked the House of Representatives for passing the Ukraine Assistance Bill and promised to continue to work for Ukraine's victory, which is necessary for the world to live under the rule of law.
Zelensky expressed gratitude to the US House of Representatives for approving aid to Ukraine
The US House of Representatives approves $60 billion in aid to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude as this decision will help prevent the spread of war, save lives and strengthen Ukraine.
U.S. House of Representatives approves bill to help Ukraine
The U. S. House of Representatives approves a $60 billion defense aid bill for Ukraine, voted for by 310 congressmen.
Ukrainian wins the World Cup in artistic gymnastics in Qatar
16-year-old Ukrainian gymnast Anna Lashchevska won a gold medal in the balance beam at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Doha, Qatar.
Trying to get to Moldova, broke his leg: border guards rescue a man who tried to illegally cross the border of Ukraine
A Lviv man broke his leg trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova after paying $4,000 for advice on the Internet and was rescued by border guards after his ex-wife called a hotline.
Enemy attacks port infrastructure: Odesa RMA comments on the situation in the region
Enemy attacks damaged Odesa's port infrastructure, wounding one civilian, despite efforts by air defense forces to shoot down missiles targeting the region's grain export facilities.
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel over 50 attacks of Russian army in Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Lyman sectors - General Staff
Ukraine's Armed Forces repelled over 50 attacks by Russian-terrorist forces at the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Lyman directions, 91 combat engagements were registered over the day, with the enemy launching 14 missile and 48 air strikes.
Forced passportization in the TOT of Ukraine causes resistance among the population - Lubinets
The process of forced passportization in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine is causing resistance among the population, despite the efforts of Russian propaganda.
An application containing a map of social and psychosocial service providers in the Kharkiv region has been launched
The Social Services of Kharkiv Region app was launched, providing residents with a map of social and psychosocial service providers in the region's communities, including contact information, work schedules, and a list of services offered.