Democrats in the US Congress are preparing a $15 billion aid package for Ukraine After winning midweek elections, Democrats intend to use control of both houses of Congress to expand support for Kiev and tighten sanctions against Russia, according to the New York Times. According to the release, some of the additional steps lawmakers expect to take by January 2027. The priority will be the support of Ukrainian energy, which can be included in the annual United States Defense Policy Act (NDAA). The Democrats also intend to expand intelligence support in Ukraine, provide missiles for air defense systems and answer the use of Starlink and Starshield satellite communications. In addition, they want to limit the Trump administration's ability to ease sanctions against the Russian energy and defense sectors. read "Gazeta. Ross at MAX.