U.S. Senate Leader Sees Fast Action on Upcoming Ukraine Military Aid Request

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday said he expected “swift, bipartisan” passage of another bill to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia once President Joe Biden submits a new funding request.

While Schumer did not provide any details on the possible size of such a package, he said, “We must continue helping the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russian aggression” and, “I expect swift bipartisan cooperation to get it done.”

Senator Richard Shelby, the senior Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee that oversees the doling out of federal dollars, told reporters that $5 billion in new aid for Ukraine was being discussed.

“I expect Ukraine is going to need more help, both military and humanitarian,” Shelby said.