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Durbin, Grassley Demand $600M Ukraine-Baltic Aid Amid Delays

5/23/2026

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Senators Dick Durbin (D) and Chuck Grassley (R) led a Senate letter demanding $600 million aid for Ukraine and the Baltic allies.
They said the Pentagon missed the May 15 deadline and has not paid $400 million for Ukraine or $200 million for Baltic allies, warning that delays could weaken deterrence as U.S. troops withdraw.
A Democratic-backed House proposal for Russian sanctions and $1 billion extra aid to Ukraine is gaining momentum despite low odds.

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Senators Dick Durbin (D) and Chuck Grassley (R) led a Senate letter demanding $600 million aid for Ukraine and the Baltic allies.
They said the Pentagon missed the May 15 deadline and has not paid $400 million for Ukraine or $200 million for Baltic allies, warning that delays could weaken deterrence as U.S. troops withdraw.
A Democratic-backed House proposal for Russian sanctions and $1 billion extra aid to Ukraine is gaining momentum despite low odds.