US Senate approves $800 million defence budget for Ukraine for 2026-2027
US Senate voted for the project National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), which provides for allocation of $800 million to support Ukraine in 2026-2027.
Voting results
During the vote, the upper house of Congress supported the amendment by a majority vote, including funding for Ukraine in the overall US defence budget.
What the funds will be used for
According to the NDAA, the funds must be used to:
military assistance to Ukraine;
support Defence capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine;
strengthening Ukraine's long-term security in the context of countering Russian aggression.
Context.
The Law on National Defence is a key annual document, The NDAA defines the priorities of US defence policy and funding for the Armed Forces. The inclusion of assistance to Ukraine in the NDAA indicates the strategic nature of Washington's support for Kyiv, This is regardless of political discussions around individual aid packages.
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