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US Senators: Congress Likely to Restore Aid to Ukraine


Republican and Democratic senators said Tuesday they expected the U.S. Congress would pass legislation restoring $250 million in military aid for Ukraine if President Donald Trump goes ahead with plans to block the assistance.“If he decides not to spend this money, I truly am fairly confident, that, on a bipartisan basis, Congress will reappropriate it,” Republican Senator Ron Johnson told reporters.Johnson made his remarks at a news conference with Democratic Senator Chris Murphy about their recent trip to Europe, which included stops in Ukraine, Kosovo and Serbia.Murphy also visited Germany.The two lawmakers had requested visas to visit Russia, but Moscow …read more

Source:: Voice of America

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