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The proposal could affect U.S. security policy and support for Ukraine, as well as sanctions on Russian defense and energy. Its scale and likelihood of passage are unclear.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES
Democrats reportedly plan Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions changes
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Congressional Democrats are preparing to use the annual defense authorization bill to provide Ukraine aid and amend sanctions legislation targeting Russia’s defense and energy sectors, the Financial Times reports. The supplied article does not give details of the proposed package or indicate whether it has bipartisan support.
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