Espreso. Global

US senators reaffirm Ukraine commitment in joint statement

1 October, 2023 Sunday
16:56

Following the adoption of the bill on the US government temporary budget, senior Senate leaders issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine

client/title.list_title

This was reported on the website of the United States Republican Senators.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray, Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Susan Collins, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Chair Chris Coons, and Subcommittee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham issued a joint statement on the Senate's bipartisan commitment to support Ukraine.

"We welcome today’s agreement to avoid a harmful and unnecessary shutdown of the federal government. Nevertheless, this agreement leaves a number of urgent priorities outstanding," the statement said.

In the coming weeks, the Senate is expected to work to ensure that the US government continues to provide critical and sustainable security and economic support to Ukraine.

"We support Ukraine’s efforts to defend its sovereignty against Putin’s brazen aggression, and we join a strong bipartisan majority of our colleagues in this essential work. With the eyes of our partners, allies, and adversaries upon us, we keenly understand the importance of American leadership and are committed to strengthening it from Europe to the Indo-Pacific," the Senate said.

  • Earlier, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the "shutdown" could affect the speed of arms deliveries to US partners.

  • At the same time, he said, a bipartisan majority in the US Congress supports continued assistance to Ukraine.

  • On September 30, US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that money for Ukraine should be excluded from the supplemental spending bill to prevent a shutdown.

  • The government was on the verge of shutting down as McCarthy said the vote would take place last-minute.

  • But an hour before the October 1 deadline, US President Joe Biden signed a bill to temporarily fund the government until November 17, approved the day before by the US Senate and House of Representatives.  Prior to signing the bill, Biden issued a statement saying that the deal did not include new funding to continue supporting Ukraine.

Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2024, Friday
13 September
21:35
Russia to be invited to second Peace Summit in November - Zelenskyy
21:20
Kamala Harris pushes Ukraine-focused ads in crucial election states
21:05
Russia plans to deploy up to 70,000 troops to Kursk region - Zelenskyy
20:50
Ukraine’s Kursk operation drives record number of missing Russian soldiers appeals
20:35
Robots might replace half of frontline troops, Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Ministry says
20:20
100+ missiles, drones detected over Ukrainian nuclear plants in recent weeks
20:06
Russia attacks Kursk region with guided bombs, tense situation in Kurakhove sector - Ukraine's General Staff
19:48
First photo of Ukrainian forces testing prototype 105mm 2-CT Hawkeye appears
19:29
Ukrainian sappers clear over 200,000 hectares of fertile land since beginning of 2024
19:10
Over 280 Ukrainian port facilities hit by Russian attacks since war's outbreak
18:50
Exclusive
Pollution of Seim River stopped - State Environmental Inspectorate in Chernihiv region
18:31
Netherlands sends Patriot radar to Ukraine, set to deliver three launchers
18:14
Russia expels six British diplomats, accusing them of spying
17:55
'Russian aggression caused by NATO expansion': foreign anti-Ukrainian narratives for September 13
17:36
Russia develops new 'kamikaze' drone with Chinese engine - media
17:15
Exclusive
Russian forces launch up to 20 assaults near Chasiv Yar daily - Ukraine’s 26th Brigade spokesman
16:56
OPINION
Where is Zelenskyy's victory plan? Blinken sends clear signals to Bankova
16:32
Ukraine to receive €118 million in military aid from Finland
16:10
ICC representatives inspect Russian torture sites set up during Kharkiv region occupation
15:45
Lithuanian and Polish Foreign Ministers Landsbergis and Sikorski arrive in Kyiv
15:25
Updated
Russian troops attack Sumy region with KABs: 2 civilians killed, child among wounded
15:13
Starmer-Biden meeting: key takeaways for Ukraine
14:52
Ukraine returns 49 people from Russian captivity, including Azovstal defenders
14:30
Ukraine has world's lowest birth rate and highest death rate
14:15
OPINION
Government changes: A display of power by powerless authorities
13:44
TITANIUM: Exhibition on Ukrainians severely harmed by war opens in Paris
13:25
Russian ammunition depots destroyed in Mariupol suburbs on night of September 13
13:11
Updated
TIFF suspends screening of Russians at War propaganda film
12:58
Exclusive
Russia's potential seems exhausted: military expert on Kursk region situation
12:40
Exclusive
Ukrainian troops may withdraw from Russia's Kursk region - National Guard reserve major
12:26
Review
Russian Su-30 downing over Black Sea hints at multiple Ukrainian operations in Russia. Serhiy Zgurets' column
11:58
Ukraine’s Edelweiss brigade showcases destroying Russian manpower, equipment
11:51
Russian counteroffensive in Kursk region has achieved minor success — ISW
11:23
143 combat clashes occur at front, Russia attacks in several sectors
11:02
Exclusive
“Putin will ask for negotiations" — Ukkrainian diplomat Bezsmertnyi
10:36
Poland joins calls to lift restrictions on Ukraine regarding strikes deep into Russia
09:57
Russian troops advance in Makiivka, Krasnohorivka and Hrodivka — DeepState
09:37
Russia loses 1,220 soldiers, 18 tanks and 48 armored vehicles in one day of war in Ukraine
2024, Thursday
12 September
21:30
Ukraine returns 931 children from Russian-occupied territories since 2022
21:10
Ukraine has right to strike at air bases where Russian bombers take off - Polish FM Sikorski
More news