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Emily Cochrane
Lawmakers close in on agreement to provide nearly
$14 billion in military and humanitarian aid for
Ukraine
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Lawmakers are close to finalizing a deal for almost $14 billion in
emergency military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as the
country battles a Russian invasion more than double the initial
request from the White House as theThe White House initially asked for $64 billion for Ukraine but
quickly increased the amount to $10 billion as Russian forces
continued to bomb the country and millions of refugees fled In that
request the administration propos administration and nearly $5
billion in additional funds for the Pentagon
But as of Tuesday lawmakers were coalescing around a $136
billion package according to lawmakers and aides familiar with the
negotiations just days after an emotional virtual meeting with
President Volodymyr Zelensg
I’ll post 4 billion won more on top of 10 billion won.