The US House of Representatives approved a massive military aid package totalling USD 95 billion, mainly for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, marking a significant move after a period of stalemate. The measure, dubbed "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act", provides support for 60.8 billion to Ukraine and gained wide approval with 311 votes in favour and 112 against.
The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed deep gratitude for this decision, which, according to the NATO Secretary-General Jens StoltenbergIt increases security not only in Europe but also in North America. The House celebrated the approval with a symbolic waving of Ukrainian flags, testifying to the bipartisan support achieved, despite opposition from extreme fringes such as that led by Trumpian Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Of the package for Ukraine, USD 23 billion will remain in the US to replenish the arsenals, while USD 7.8 billion will go directly to Ukraine in the form of cancellable loans. The Pentagon has announced that the first military aid could reach Kiev as early as next week, including ammunition and advanced air defence systems.
In parallel, the House approved USD 26 billion in aid to Israelwith a significant part allocated to air defence systems such as Iron Dome and Iron Beam, and 9 billion for humanitarian aid in Gaza. More USD 8 billion went to Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region, strengthening American policy against the growing influence of China.
This decision comes at a crucial time, with the escalating conflict in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. The move by the House to split the aid package into four separate bills managed the different sensitivities within Congress, demonstrating the ability to overcome internal divisions to promote US national security interests.
President Joe Biden praised the vote, stressing that it sends 'a clear message about the power of American leadership on the world stage', confirming the US commitment to support its allies and reflecting the strategic importance of this aid in a complex global context.
La reaction from Moscow was not long in coming, with the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharovawho severely criticised the aid, predicting a negative outcome for the American efforts and comparing them to the failures in Vietnam and Afghanistan.
The issue remains highly polarised, with profound implications not only for recipient countries but also for US domestic political dynamics, especially in an election campaign period. Aid is seen as a crucial investment to stabilise strategic regions and support key allies, reflecting the US role as a pillar of global security.
