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The US Congress on Tuesday approved a $61-billion aid package for Ukraine after months of stalling. The US Senate approved the bill with 79 votes in the 100-seat upper chamber days after the US House of Representatives on Saturday approved the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support. It now needs the approval of US President Joe Biden. “I will sign this bill into law and address the American people as soon as it reaches my desk tomorrow so we can begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week,” Biden said shortly after the vote, adding he wants to start delivering weapons and equip…

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