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JUST IN: The Senate panel approves $500 million of Ukraine aid – The Hill The S…

JUST IN: The Senate panel approves $500 million of Ukraine aid – The Hill

The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) approved a $500 million defense assistance package for Ukraine amid escalating tensions with Russia.

On Wednesday, the committee voted for the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a yearly bill to fund the Department of Defense (DOD). In a 26-1 vote, the committee extended the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through 2028, adding $200 million for 2026, per The Hill.