KATHMANDU: The United States President, Joe Biden, has signed legislation allocating $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This aid is intended to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia's ongoing invasion, support Israel in its conflict with Hamas militants, and assist Taiwan in countering China's actions in the Indo-Pacific region. Biden emphasized that this assistance aims to enhance the strength of U.S. allies, thereby reinforcing global security and asserting American leadership in the world.
The aid package includes provisions for supplying air defense munitions, artillery, and armored vehicles to Ukraine to aid in its conflict with Russia. The United States will initially deploy munitions from its existing stockpiles and then replenish them with domestically manufactured replacements. Biden underscored that this assistance not only supports Ukraine but also strengthens America's industrial base, national security, and job market across various states.
Biden hailed the passage of the aid bill by Congress as a historic moment, signaling America's resolve to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin and stand against authoritarian regimes. The Senate and House of Representatives both approved the bill after months of deliberation, with the Senate passing it with a 79-18 vote and the House with a 311-112 vote. While the bill primarily focuses on supporting Ukraine's defense efforts with $61 billion in aid, it also allocates $26 billion for Israel's conflict with Hamas and $8 billion to address challenges posed by China's actions in the Indo-Pacific region.
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