U.S. appropriations bill 2023 allots $1 bln for Ukraine - Ambassador Markarova
MOSCOW. July 15 (Interfax) - The U.S. appropriations bill 2023, drafted by the House of Representatives, allots $1 billion for the Ukraine security initiative, which means the financing has been increased by $700 million, Ukrainian media outlets said with the reference to Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova.
"According to the bill, $1 billion will be allotted within the framework of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) (up $700 million)," Markarova said on social media on Friday.
The bill stipulates the inspector general's oversight over the spending of funds allotted for Ukraine and reports to be made every six months, she said.
There will also be quarterly briefings on the replenishment of the stock of tactical missiles supplied to Ukraine by the United States and its allies and partners and the threats posed by the global food security crisis.
The bill allots $839 billion in total, Markarova said. Before it takes effect, the bill needs to be approved by the Senate and signed into law by the U.S. president. According to Markarova, the Senate may approve the bill in the near future.
The House of Representatives has adopted the bill by 329 votes to 101. The bill was opposed by 39 democrats and 62 republicans. A separate edition will be discussed by the Senate before both houses agree on a joint draft to be submitted to U.S. President Joe Biden for signing.