Biden signs US$40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip

The legislation, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support, deepens the U.S. commitment to Ukraine at a time of uncertainty about the war's future. Ukraine has successfully defended Kyiv, and Russia has refocused its offensive on the country's east, but American officials warn of the potential for a prolonged conflict.

The funding is intended to support Ukraine through September, and it dwarfs an earlier emergency measure that provided $13.6 billion.The new legislation will provide $20 billion in military assistance, ensuring a steady stream of advanced weapons that have been used to blunt Russia's advances.

Biden signed the measure under unusual circumstances. Because he's in the middle of a trip to Asia, a U.S. official brought the bill on a commercial flight to Seoul for the president to sign, according to a White House official. The logistics reflect a sense of urgency around continuing U.S. support for Ukraine, but also the overlapping international challenges facing Biden. Even as he tries to reorient American foreign policy to confront China, he's continuing to direct resources to the largest conflict in Europe since World War II.

Biden also signed an unrelated measure, one intended to increase access to baby formula at a time when supplies remain scarce in the United States. The legislation will allow government benefits from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children -- better known as WIC -- to be used to buy more types of infant formula.

New inflation record to be set next month Why Americans (and canadians) aren’t rioting on the street is beyond me Our politicians are literally making our lives a living hell All our problems could be solved within one generation and some sacrifice.

Wonder how many bank accounts are going to benefit from this $40 billion?

Lol… no wonder Zelensky wants Putin to drag the war on and on

Hi Sir! The PEACE MISSION depending on OTAN, isn't appearing towards a possible ALT. CEASE OF FIRE to the shaminegane won't happen : adding more armed forces to conflict! Where, Zelensky says :' only diplomacy will conclude the situation!' It's more on aggravating the situation

I wonder how much will go to those subcontractors pockets this time?

Oldman warmonger!

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Biden signs $40B bill for Ukraine assistance, with half going to military | CBC NewsU.S. President Biden on Saturday signed legislation to support Ukraine with another $40 billion in assistance as the Russian invasion approaches its fourth month. Any word on baby formula in the US? How much money have they given them so far When you add all money provided by mostly Democratic countries to help Ukraine fight Russia, a Trillion $$ will be spent given all missiles fired! Bad behaviour by Pres Russia & countries who are on fence! I could say a worst word! Pres Putin does it because UN lets him!
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