Thune tees up bill to provide assistance to Ukraine, sanction Russia
Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to move forward with a Senate vote on a bill that would give $1.3 billion to help Ukraine with security and increase sanctions on Russia. The House of Representatives already approved this bill last month, though some Republican leaders opposed it.Key Facts
- The bill would provide $1.3 billion in security aid to Ukraine.
- It includes measures to expand sanctions against Russia.
- The House of Representatives passed the bill with a vote of 226-195.
- Some Republican leaders in the House opposed the bill.
- Eighteen House Republicans voted in favor despite their leaders’ opposition.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working to bring the bill to the Senate calendar for consideration.
- The bill aims to support Ukraine amid ongoing conflict involving Russia.
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