U.S. Senate panel advances bill to aid Ukraine, pressure Nord Stream 2

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday to deliver aid to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and pressure companies helping to build Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that could deprive Kiev of lucrative transit fees.

The Ukraine Security Partnership Act, which was approved by voice vote, authorizes $300 million in foreign military financing, of which $150 million would be subject to conditions. It needs to be passed in the full Senate and House of Representatives and signed by President Joe Biden to become law.

Source(s): Reuters