Biden asks Congress for another 24.068 million dollars to help Ukraine and others affected

The president of USA, Joe Bidenasked Congress this Thursday to approve 24,068 million dollars to help Ukraine and to other countries economically impacted by the invasion that Russia It started in February of last year.

This is the first time the Biden Administration has asked Congress to increase funding for Ukraine since the Republicans took control of the House of Representatives in January after the legislative elections of November last year.

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Therefore, this petition will serve to test the support that Ukraine continues to have in Congress, since some figures of the Republican Party, starting with the former president donald trump (2017-2021), have questioned the continued delivery of large amounts of aid to kyiv.

“The President has reaffirmed that we will stand by Ukraine’s side for as long as it takes to defend its sovereignty, a strategy that has successfully united our allies and partners and helped Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.”, wrote the director of the White House Budget office, Shalanda D Youngin a letter sent to Congress.

The president of the Low camerathe republican kevin mccarthyalready said in June that any urgent request for funds for Ukraine “I wouldn’t go anywhere” and warned Biden that if he wanted more funds, he would have to undergo the lengthy debate process of the Legislature.

Under the big item of 24.068 million for Ukraine, includes 13.100 million dollars for the Pentagon with the purpose of continuing to send weapons to kyiv, replenishing US arms reserves and continuing to offer assistance at the intelligence level.

Approval of $200 million is also requested to counteract activities in South Africa. Russian Wagner paramilitary group in Russiaan issue that is of increasing concern for Washington.

In addition, Biden has asked Congress for $7.3 billion in economic and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine and other countries, as well as $100 million to help Ukrainians seek asylum in USA and 68 million in aid for nuclear issues.

Despite the fact that this item is identified as aid for Ukraine, part of the money seeks to stop China and give “alternatives” to countries hit by war so that they do not have to depend on the Chinese government for their infrastructure projects.

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Specifically, Biden’s goal is to secure $3.3 billion in new funding to expand government infrastructure programs. world Bank (WB) and offer alternatives to China’s macro infrastructure project, known as the New Silk Road.

Since the start of the war in Ukrainethe United States has allocated $60 billion to Ukraine, including more than $40 billion in military assistance.

In total, Biden’s request to Congress this Thursday amounts to 40,087 million dollars and includes, in addition to the 24,068 million for Ukraine, 12,000 million for natural disasters, 3,959 million for border security and 60 million to pay the salaries of firefighters. .

Source: Elcomercio

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