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Senators Push $54.6B Aid Package for Ukraine Defense

8/1/2025

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Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski are championing a bold $54.6 billion aid package for Ukraine, seeking to bolster defenses against relentless Russian aggression. This bipartisan effort not only aims to supply vital weapons but also to replenish U.S. stockpiles, tapping into seized Russian assets. In a parallel move, a Senate committee greenlit $1 billion for Ukraine, defying Trump's push to cut such support.

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Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Lisa Murkowski are championing a bold $54.6 billion aid package for Ukraine, seeking to bolster defenses against relentless Russian aggression. This bipartisan effort not only aims to supply vital weapons but also to replenish U.S. stockpiles, tapping into seized Russian assets. In a parallel move, a Senate committee greenlit $1 billion for Ukraine, defying Trump's push to cut such support.