For fiscal years 2026 and 2027, the bill would let the President authorize loans or leases of defense articles to Ukraine and Eastern European countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The articles would be intended to strengthen their defenses and protect civilians from potential invasion or ongoing aggression. For Ukraine, two specified legal provisions would not apply, but existing rules on returning articles and reimbursing or repaying for them would still apply. The President would have to set up faster delivery procedures for Ukraine within 60 days after enactment. This authority could be delegated only to an official confirmed by the Senate.
The bill would create a way for the United States to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine and certain Eastern European countries during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It does not specify which articles would be provided.
The bill does not state the cost of providing the articles. Loans or leases to Ukraine would remain subject to applicable rules on return, reimbursement, and repayment.
The bill states that its aim is to strengthen the defense capabilities of Ukraine and affected Eastern European countries and protect civilians from invasion or ongoing Russian aggression.
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