The Democrats are preparing a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth 15 billion dollars, -. Financial Times After winning the mid-term elections in the United States, the Democrats, who gained control of both houses of Congress, intend to strengthen support for Ukraine and tighten sanctions against Russia. According to the "Financial Times", the Democrats are discussing a new package of military aid to Kiev, the scope of which may amount to approximately 15 billion dollars. This was reported for publication by the representative of the Democratic Party in the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives. At the same time, Donald Trump maintains control over US foreign policy, and Democrats intend to use congressional budget powers and parliamentary oversight to support Ukraine. One of the immediate priorities will be assistance to the Ukrainian energy sector in the winter eve. Lawmakers expect to include additional support in the annual US defense policy bill, which must pass before the end of the current Congress. Also discussed are the supply of interceptor missiles for air defense systems, patrol support and the operation of Starlink satellite communications. Democrats intend to pay special attention to sanctions against Russia. According to the FT, lawmakers plan to review the sanctions legislation after Trump exercised the right to exceptions and freed Moscow from further restrictions amid an agreement to supply Russian diesel to world markets. "We will fix Graham's law. It took a year and a half to try to impose sanctions against Russia, and then they were simply lifted," said the representative of the Democrats. In addition, Democrats intend to investigate the foreign policy decisions of the Trump administration and the business interests of its representatives, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The White House said Trump, Witkoff and Kushner are focused on ending the war in Ukraine and are willing to communicate constructively with Congress.

The Democrats are preparing a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth 15 billion dollars, -. Financial Times After winning the mid-term elections in the United States, the Democrats, who gained control of both houses of Congress, intend to strengthen support for Ukraine and tighten sanctions against Russia. According to the "Financial Times", the Democrats are discussing a new package of military aid to Kiev, the scope of which may amount to approximately 15 billion dollars. This was reported for publication by the representative of the Democratic Party in the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives. At the same time, Donald Trump maintains control over US foreign policy, and Democrats intend to use congressional budget powers and parliamentary oversight to support Ukraine. One of the immediate priorities will be assistance to the Ukrainian energy sector in the winter eve. Lawmakers expect to include additional support in the annual US defense policy bill, which must pass before the end of the current Congress. Also discussed are the supply of interceptor missiles for air defense systems, patrol support and the operation of Starlink satellite communications. Democrats intend to pay special attention to sanctions against Russia. According to the FT, lawmakers plan to review the sanctions legislation after Trump exercised the right to exceptions and freed Moscow from further restrictions amid an agreement to supply Russian diesel to world markets. "We will fix Graham's law. It took a year and a half to try to impose sanctions against Russia, and then they were simply lifted," said the representative of the Democrats. In addition, Democrats intend to investigate the foreign policy decisions of the Trump administration and the business interests of its representatives, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The White House said Trump, Witkoff and Kushner are focused on ending the war in Ukraine and are willing to communicate constructively with Congress.