U.S. Congress Majority Supports Aid to Ukraine, Details Awaited
Date: 2023-11-29 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: POLICY
As discussions unfold in the U.S. Congress regarding additional funding, which includes assistance for Ukraine, Aliona Hryhoriuk, the founder and director of the Center "New Europe," sheds light on the current situation. Commenting on potential voting timelines, she notes the presence of mixed signals on the matter. Despite the debates, a consensus seems to emerge—majority support exists in both chambers of Congress for aiding Ukraine. The uncertainty lies in the when and how much.
Hryhoriuk emphasizes the ongoing intense debates surrounding the two components of aid for Ukraine – military assistance and financial-economic support directed towards the Ukrainian budget. While military aid appears likely to receive approval, possibly in the proposed magnitude by President Joe Biden's administration, financial assistance raises questions. Some opinions suggest that such matters should be supported by the European Union rather than the United States. In any case, readiness for this to be the last significant aid package from the U.S. is advised.
Recent statements from Jim O'Brae, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, indicate the optimistic stance of the U.S. State Department regarding the additional funding package. It anticipates Senate deliberations on the matter to commence in the coming weeks.
Hryhoriuk emphasizes the ongoing intense debates surrounding the two components of aid for Ukraine – military assistance and financial-economic support directed towards the Ukrainian budget. While military aid appears likely to receive approval, possibly in the proposed magnitude by President Joe Biden's administration, financial assistance raises questions. Some opinions suggest that such matters should be supported by the European Union rather than the United States. In any case, readiness for this to be the last significant aid package from the U.S. is advised.
Recent statements from Jim O'Brae, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, indicate the optimistic stance of the U.S. State Department regarding the additional funding package. It anticipates Senate deliberations on the matter to commence in the coming weeks.
