Category: Ukraine Aid

Blinken Announces $215 Million for Global Emergency Aid to Ease Food Shortages

May 19, 2022
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday that the United States will be offering $215 million in emergency assistance to ease worldwide food shortages, worsened by the Ukraine war and resulting supply chain disruptions. “Today, given the urgency of the crisis, we’re announcing another $215 million in new emergency food assistance. And we’ll do much…

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House Passes $39.8 Billion Ukraine Aid Package

May 10, 2022
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The Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a $39.8 billion package for Ukraine on Tuesday night, a measure that will provide Ukraine military and economic assistance, provide refugee support services, and prevent global food insecurity due to the Russia–Ukraine war. The measure passed by a 368–57 vote. It was supported by every voting Democrat and by nearly three out…

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New Zealand to Deploy Military Aircraft, 50 Personnel to Aid Ukraine War Effort

April 11, 2022
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New Zealand (NZ) will deploy a C130 Hercules military aircraft with 50 personnel to Europe on Wednesday to support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern also announced NZ$13 million (US$8.9 million) in further support, including $7.5 million to procure of weapons and ammunition via the United Kingdom and the deployment of eight logistics…

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