The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, May 9. Click here for updates from May 8.
US Congress Plans Nearly $40 Billion More for Ukraine, COVID Aid to Wait
U.S. congressional Democrats agreed to rush $39.8 billion in additional aid for Ukraine, two sources familiar with the proposal said on Monday, easing fears a delayed vote could interrupt the flow of U.S. weapons to the Kyiv government.The House of Representatives could pass the plan, which exceeds President Joe Biden’s request last month for $33 billion, as soon as Tuesday, and Senate leaders said they were also prepared to move quickly.
