U.S. Senate Passes Law On Rapid Supply Of Weapons To Ukraine

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a major bill late Wednesday to relaunch a World War II program that would allow President Joe Biden to more effectively send weapons and other supplies to Ukraine amid a Russian invasion.

About this, as European Pravda writes, Politico reports.

The senators were quick to back the proposal, known as lend-lease, as the Ukrainian military proved they could fend off Russian troops that have been shelling Ukrainian cities since late February. The lend-lease program, established during World War II, was considered a watershed in the course of the war, as it allowed the U.S. to quickly resupply allies without time-consuming procedural obstacles.

Lawmakers are resorting to extraordinary tactics last seen during the biggest global conflict of the 20th century – that is another sign that the U.S. and its allies in Europe see the Russian invasion as an existential threat to the liberal order.

This shows that the Western world believes that Ukraine can now win the fight against the Russian invaders.

The document, known as the Lend-Lease Law on the Defense of Ukraine's Democracy of 2022, will expedite the transfer of important military equipment and other critical supplies to Ukraine by reducing red tape. It allows the de facto donation of equipment, with provisions stipulating that the recipient countries pay their cost to the U.S. at a later date.

It is unclear whether the House of Representatives will consider Senate Lend-Lease legislation before both houses leave Washington on Thursday for a pre-scheduled two-week break. The House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill on trade with Russia after the Senate vote on Thursday morning.

As Ukrainian News Agency reported, NATO foreign ministers will discuss further arms supplies to Ukraine, including heavy weapons, at a meeting on Thursday.

The UK is also developing a plan to send armored vehicles to Ukraine.