Roman Sheremeta
Feb 11, 2024
Very positive development from the US! Senators on Sunday voted to move forward with a $95 billion aid package to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Despite Trump’s opposition, 18 Republicans backed the legislation. Overall, 67 Senators voted in favor and 27 against.
Senate advances Ukraine aid over conservative blockade:
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4461646-senate-advances-ukraine-aide-conservative-blockade/?fbclid=IwAR0OLF_qCvkA09zVAkdtaaauEqpt0BgbwiT4UBscdwePMnpTqKNBzhn-uJ8_aem_Ae9qb_TLAW0IgDKvprAl0RJmgByccwJepHtfflstWV1wUKfg0UJWpCNppiruSdJ9yAg
Always an excellent source, The Hill. Much recommended.
GOP senators defy Trump by advancing foreign aid bill:
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/11/gop-senators-defy-trump-by-advancing-foreign-aid-00140868?fbclid=IwAR3M66G1ow5Ve7l0oPuu1x0Oc0wEHIIAm5lQ1fngkCcKAHTfbUpKur6PBPc_aem_Ae9FWPHaGN77tU3GjEW0EpuF97XQl8U1N_avTuT9KaUAXINsHIRleLSD8mzxlozy3uw
Yeah, sure, but the larger challenge is to get this passed in the House. So, it’s much too early for congratulations and celebrations.
“The message Turner brought back from Kyiv is that there’s not a moment to spare: Soldiers, he said, “are already rationing munitions” and “are unable to fully defend themselves on the battlefield.””
We are on the edge of the precipice with the timeline. Congress, we implore you to vote for this aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. As quickly as possible; this is a vital emergency for more than 40 million people! It’s a vote for life!
“But what happens after that remains in question, even though Turner predicts the bill would have “overwhelming support” in the House.”
I have some doubts that everything will go smoothly in the chamber, given the motivations of the legislative terrorists. It could last a long time… I hope everyone pulls together and understands the importance of this moment. Please save Ukraine, protect democracy!
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/12/mike-turner-ukraine-funding-00140924