Ukraine is to receive $250 million in US military aid under a defense spending bill approved Friday by the U.S. Senate in a 84-13 vote.

Ukraine is to receive $250 million in US military aid under a defense spending bill approved Friday by the U.S. Senate in a 84-13 vote. Earlier in the week, the House of Representatives approved the bill by a similar overwhelming majority. Ten days ago, President Trump threatened to veto the bill over non-Ukraine issues. A Senate summary says the bill “authorizes US$250 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, including US$75 million for lethal assistance, and extends the authority to support Ukraine in deterring Russia.” The bill also includes provisions to tighten sanctions on Nord Stream 2, the Russia-Germany gas line.