US politicians finally approve $49 billion military aid package for Ukraine following significant delays

US politicians have finally approved a crucial £49 billion military aid package for Ukraine after months of delays. The House of Representatives agreed to the funds, which will help Kyiv’s forces fight against Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the United States, saying, “I am grateful to the United States House of Representatives, both parties, and personally Speaker Mike Johnson for the decision that keeps history on the right track. Democracy and freedom will always have global significance and will never fail as long as America helps to protect it. This vital aid bill will save thousands and thousands of lives, and help both our nations become stronger.”

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron also welcomed the measures, stating, “US House support for $60 billion funding for Ukraine is a vital step forward. If Putin ever doubted the West’s resolve to back Ukraine, this shows our collective will is undimmed. With support, Ukraine can and will win.”

The aid package is expected to clear the Senate, where Democrats hold a stronger position, and then be signed into law by President Joe Biden. In addition to the aid for Ukraine, £21.3 billion will go to Israel, and £6.5 billion will be allocated to deter China from aggression towards Taiwan.

The package also includes sanctions on Iran and a threat to ban TikTok if its Chinese owner does not sell the app. General Christopher Cavoli, the most senior US military officer in Europe, had previously warned Congress that Ukraine could lose the two-year war without further American military support.