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US would send weapons to Ukraine 'right away' if money approved, White House says

Reuters WORLD
Published April 19,2024
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The United States would send shipments of arms to Ukraine "right away" if a funding request to help Ukraine repel Russian invaders is approved, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Friday.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson looks set to push forward this weekend on a $95 billion aid bill for Kyiv, Israel and other allies, despite a firestorm of protest from hardline Republicans that could lead to an attempt to oust him.