US Senate Passes $1.5 Trillion Government Funding Bill With $13.6 Billion For Ukraine Aid

Following the White House’s recent request of $10 billion worth of funding for additional humanitarian, security, and economic assistance for Ukraine and US’ central European partners last March 2 as outlined in a letter sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the US Senate has now passed a $1.5 trillion government funding bill which included a $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine. The Senate approved the funding bill with a 68 to 31 vote.

UK, Canada, And Netherlands Form The ‘International Ukraine Support Group’

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the formation of the “International Ukraine Support Group” last March 7 in partnership with the Netherlands and Canada. The initiative aims to bring together global support to ensure robust economic, political, defensive, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. “This coalition [International Ukraine Support Group] will allow countries to “coordinate the […]