Source: United States Senator for Pennsylvania Pat Toomey
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) released the following statement in support of sending additional aid to Ukraine, NATO allies, and countries affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
“Today’s additional aid will give the Ukrainian government and military support it desperately needs—via financial aid, weapons, and training—to continue defending its territory and ultimately win this war of Russian aggression. This assistance will also enable Ukraine to create a long-term strategy to rebuild and will provide immediate support to refugees fleeing Russia’s brutal invasion,” said Senator Toomey. “The package is not perfect, but it is essential that we enable Ukraine to win this war and teach Putin—and all other revisionist authoritarians watching—that such violent disregard for the sovereignty of their neighbors is a massive mistake.”
This supplemental aid for Ukraine includes:
Over $20 billion in military aid:
Enables the Ukrainian military to purchase vital weapons;
Funds the training of Ukrainian military personnel on unfamiliar U.S. and allied weapons systems;
Replenishes American military supplies, which were depleted as a result of previous donations to Ukraine; and
Enables neighboring NATO allies to purchase weapons and supplies.
Additional financial support for NATO allies, including the Baltics, and for US troops deployed to the region.
Humanitarian and other assistance for Ukrainian refugees, including eligible refugees in the U.S.
Funding to support the reopening and operation of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv
Immediate and long-term financial support for the Ukrainian government and critical infrastructure.