Biden signs record US defense budget with support for Ukraine

Biden signs record US defense budget with support for Ukraine

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President Biden signs the US defense budget for 2024 at $886.3 billion, including $800 million in aid to Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden has signed the draft defense budget for the country for fiscal year 2024 in the amount of $886.3 billion. This is stated in a statement by the White House, UNN reports.

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The House of of Representatives approved the bill on December 14, and the Senate on December 13. The document includes $800 million in aid to Ukraine.

This draft law extends the Security Assistance Initiative for Ukraine by authorizing authorizing $300 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 (through September 2025).

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