US Senate approves $350 mln in defense aid to Ukraine

The document provides for allocation of 618.7 billion dollars to Pentagon next year, including 67.8 billion dollars for foreign operations and emergency response. In particular, 350 million dollars are budgeted for Ukraine, covering financing of arms (including lethal), equipment, exercises, technical support for development of a monitoring system of Ukraine’s state border, assistance in preparing staff officers and high command of Ukrainian troops.