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Democrats are preparing $15 billion in aid for Ukraine and intend to hit Russia with sanctions: Congress takes on Trump’s decisions
After their victory in the U.S. midterm elections, Democrats are preparing a new aid package for Ukraine totaling about $15 billion, tougher sanctions against Russia, and a review of decisions made by the Donald Trump administration. This was reported by the Financial Times, citing representatives of the Democratic Party.
First and foremost this concerns deliveries of interceptor missiles for Ukrainian air defenses, intelligence support, satellite communications, and assistance to the energy sector, which Russia systematically attacks with rockets and drones.
The Democrats intend to pass some measures before January 2027, when the new Congress convenes. To do this they plan to use the annual U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
“Energy assistance is very high on our list of priorities,” said a Democratic representative on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Separately, lawmakers intend to review the White House’s sanctions policy. This concerns restrictions on the Russian defense and energy sectors that Trump eased after agreements on supplying Russian diesel fuel to global markets.
“It took a year and a half to secure sanctions against Russia, and then they were simply lifted,” said a Democratic Party representative.
Also coming under increased congressional scrutiny will be Starlink’s operations in Ukraine, the Trump administration’s foreign policy decisions, and the business interests of his close circle, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress; however, to override a possible presidential veto they will need two-thirds of the votes in each chamber, including support from some Republicans.
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