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The US Senate has approved a $95 billion bill that includes aid to Ukraine, as part of a broader package aimed at bolstering the country's defense capabilities and providing foreign assistance.
U.S. Senate negotiators have reached a deal to address illegal migrant crossings at the southern border and unblock aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The deal, expected to be unveiled soon, aims to speed up the asylum process and has been described by President Joe Biden as tough and fair. The plan puts pressure on Republicans to decide whether to support the new authorities or reject the plan, as former President Donald Trump has urged the GOP to defeat anything short of what he calls a “perfect” bill.
On day 653 of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia launched Iranian-designed attack drones, damaging port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region and killing one civilian. Ukraine urged residents to save electricity after a thermal power plant was shelled, causing serious damage. The UN called on Russia to stop attacks on civilians and infrastructure, while Ukraine's allies have scaled back their pledges of new aid. European Union officials urged China to press Russia to end the war, but a Chinese official said they couldn't sway Moscow. Japan promised $4.5bn in aid to Ukraine, and the UK suggested seizing frozen Russian assets to help rebuild the country. Ukraine also signed an agreement with the US to develop weapons production.