Removing aid to Ukraine from the US government’s New Year budget
| The Hill news site reported on Monday that the leaders of the US Congress reached an agreement on the budget bill for the federal government of this country for the new year, but it does not include financial resources to help Ukraine. |
According to the report of Fars News Agency International Group, despite the statements of the American officials that military aid to Ukraine will continue in the new year, the reports indicate that financial resources for this are not included in Washington’s 2024 budget.
The Hill newspaper reported today (Monday) that the leaders of the US Congress reached an agreement on the budget bill of the federal government for the new year, thus taking the first step to avoid a temporary shutdown. The government took it.
According to this report, the budget agreed by the leaders of the US Congress does not include financial resources to help Ukraine fight against Russia, which the White House requested.
Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, said that the total agreed budget for the country’s government is 1,590 billion dollars, of which 886 billion dollars are for military expenses and 704 billion dollars for other purposes. It is the cost of the United States.
The report states: “The figures mentioned do not relate to the White House’s request for additional funds for additional aid to Ukraine and Israel. A group of senators from both parties [Democrats and Republicans] are negotiating to reach an agreement to add funds for strengthening the border, immigration policy and aid to Ukraine.
The Hill also He added that US President “Joe Biden” has also signed and implemented this budget bill.
Before this, “John Kirby”, the spokesman of the National Security Council of the White House, acknowledged all The Washington government’s budget for military aid to Ukraine has said that the US Congress should approve more funds. (more details)
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