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What did Washington's $40 billion Ukraine package contain?
Summary
A look back at the US aid law that was in place by 24 May 2022, days after the Senate vote and presidential signature.
What did the United States commit to Ukraine by 24 May 2022? The answer was a $40 billion package that had just completed its passage through Washington.
On 19 May 2022, the US Senate voted 86–11 to pass the legislation, which then went to President Joe Biden for his signature. On 21 May 2022, Biden signed it into law.
What the law covered
The bill combined several purposes. It provided military and economic aid for Ukraine, and it replenished stocks of US equipment that had been sent to Ukraine. It also funded European Command operations and addressed the global food crisis.
Reading the numbers
The 86–11 Senate vote showed the size of the majority behind the package. The interval between the Senate vote and the signing was two days, so by 24 May 2022 the measure was settled law rather than a proposal.
The breadth of the package is notable: it was not confined to weapons or direct assistance to Kyiv, but also reached into US stockpiles, regional military command funding and a food-security component beyond Ukraine's own borders.
