The US Senate has unanimously passed a law designed to make it easier for Biden to send military aid to Ukraine. The symbolism of calling it the “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act” shouldn’t go unnoticed.
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/0...lease-00023668
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The Senate unanimously passed major legislation late Wednesday to revive a World War II-era program allowing President Joe Biden to more efficiently send weapons and other supplies to Ukraine amid Russia’s bloody invasion.
Senators quickly rallied behind the proposal, known as Lend-Lease, as Ukraine’s military proved it could fend off Russian troops who have been shelling Ukrainian cities and towns since late February. The Lend-Lease program created during World War II was seen as a game-changer in the conflict, as it allowed the U.S. to quickly resupply the Allies without time-consuming procedural hurdles.
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