About this newspaper Washington Post, citing sources.
According to them, if the initial wording were adopted, the United States would have to allocate $ 250 million to Kiev within 45 days after signing the defense budget.
Sources said the White House took a tough stance against this wording.
According to sources, the US administration “could threaten a public veto” and suspend the work of the government.
As a result, the Democrats abandoned this formulation.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump signed the defense budget, which laid down funds for “countering Russia,” sanctions against Nord Stream 2 and military assistance to Ukraine.