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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shweta Sharma

US Senate gives final approval to $13.6bn emergency aid for Ukraine

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The US Senate on Thursday cleared $13.6bn in emergency aid for Ukraine as it battles Russia’s military invasion that has now stretched into the third week.

The aid is part of a $1.5 trillion federal spending plan from the Joe Biden administration that was given final approval after being rushed through the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening.

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