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Senate Democrats back Johnson's foreign aid bills
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on April 19 that Senate Democrats will support House Speaker Mike Johnson's series of bills that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other priorities if they pass the House.
After months of delays and several versions of the foreign aid bill derailed by political infighting, Johnson unveiled his plan earlier this week to vote on the package as four separate bills on April 20.
"If the House sends a national security package, we'll move quickly to send it to (U.S. President Joe Biden)," Schumer said on X.
"I hope the House gets it done—delay has cost the U.S. and our allies dearly."
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visit ki insightsSchumer recently met Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during the latter's visit to the U.S. The prime minister said he had received " assurances of support " for the proposed aid package from both the Democrats and the Republicans in Congress.
Before it reaches the Senate, the bill on Ukraine aid has to pass the House and is certain to face opposition from the conservative wing of the Republican Party. Three Republican lawmakers even threatened to trigger a motion to oust Johnson.
Both House Democrats and Biden voiced support for Johnson's proposals.
U.S. assistance for Ukraine has been effectively blocked for months, leading to a rapidly deteriorating situation on the battlefield. The Pentagon is reportedly preparing a new aid package to be sent to Kyiv immediately once the president signs the bill.
Kyiv authorities advise citizens against visiting churches during Easter celebrations, citing potential safety concerns.
On May 5, Orthodox Easter in Ukraine, security measures will be intensified in Kyiv. Local authorities are urging residents to follow the service online rather than attending church due to security concerns.
Yermak: Ukraine strongly encouraging Chinese participation in upcoming global peace summit.
While Russia has not been invited to the summit, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said that China’s attendance would be very important, and that Ukraine is making every effort to engage Chinese delegates in participating in the event.
Russia attacks 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked nine border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on May 2, firing 40 times and causing at least 215 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Battle of Chasiv Yar begins under a drone-infested sky.
Over March and April, Russian forces made a string of gains through fields and forests, bringing them up against the first streets of Chasiv Yar.
Georgian PM refuses to visit US due to condition regarding 'foreign agents' law.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will not travel to the U.S. because he was invited under the condition that Tbilisi suspend discussions on the controversial "foreign agents" law in parliament, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said on May 2.
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NYPD says no tear gas was used in Columbia building.
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