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Sidestepping Congress, White House Announces Ukraine Aid (www.barrons.com)
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[–] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 11 points 6 months ago

Israel had already been given money by Congress. The president only has authority to approve weapon sales. If Ukraine showed up with cash, Biden could instantly approve it too.

The situation isn't comparable.