The U.S. Senate voted on April 6 to revive a World War II-era assistance program that will be used to provide defensive weapons and other aid to Ukraine as it tries to defend itself from an invasion by Russia.
The measure, known as the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, was approved unanimously. It gives enhanced authority to the federal government to set agreements with Ukraine’s government to lend or lease equipment. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) sponsored the measure.
