--- title: "Democrats Prepare $15B Ukraine Aid Package and Review of Russia Sanctions" description: "Democrats in the US Congress are preparing a new $15B military aid package for Ukraine and a review of sanctions against Russia, prioritizing energy support before winter." date: 2026-11-07T17:37:25.532Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/democrats-prepare-ukraine-aid-package-15-bln tags: [ukraine, congress-usa, military-aid, sanctions-russia, democrats] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Democrats Prepare $15B Ukraine Aid Package and Review of Russia Sanctions ![Yellow and blue Ukrainian flag fluttering against the backdrop of the US Capitol dome in Washington under a clear sky.](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/07/demokraty-gotovyat-paket-pomoshchi-ukraine-15-mlrd/demokraty-gotovyat-paket-pomoshchi-ukraine-15-mlrd-1.webp) ## Key Points - Congressional Democrats are discussing a new aid package for Ukraine worth around $15 billion. - Supporting Ukraine's energy sector through the NDAA before the current Congress ends is a top priority. - Lawmakers plan to review sanctions following the easing of restrictions by the Trump administration. - The White House states its readiness for cooperation and insists Democrats cannot 'undo Trump's achievements'. Following their victory in the US midterm elections, the Democratic Party, having gained control of both chambers of Congress, has begun drafting a new military aid package for Ukraine. According to the Financial Times, citing congressional aides and representatives of organizations supporting Kyiv, the preliminary size of the package is estimated at approximately 15 billion dollars. Lawmakers intend to use both budgetary powers and parliamentary oversight tools to strengthen support for Ukraine and sanctions pressure on Russia. ### Energy and Winter Season Take Priority Among their top priorities, Democrats cite assistance to Ukraine's energy sector ahead of winter, which has been subjected to systematic attacks. To this end, lawmakers plan to embed additional funding and other support measures into the annual US defense policy bill (NDAA), which must be passed before the current Congress completes its term. Thus, part of the support can be secured even before the new parliament begins its work in January 2027. ### Interceptor Missiles, Intelligence, and Starlink A separate area of discussion involves supplying Ukraine with interceptor missiles for air defense systems, as well as providing intelligence and ensuring the uninterrupted operation of Starlink satellite communications. These measures are viewed as part of a broader security package that Democrats intend to advance after the formation of the new Congress. ### Review of Sanctions Against Russia In addition to military aid, Democrats plan to push for a review of Washington's sanctions policy against Moscow. The catalyst was President Donald Trump's decision to use waiver mechanisms and ease additional restrictions amid agreements on supplying Russian diesel fuel to global markets. Consequently, lawmakers intend to amend current sanctions legislation. "We will fix the Graham bill. It took a year and a half to try to impose sanctions on Russia, and then they were simply lifted," a Democratic representative stated. ### Administration Oversight and White House Reaction Democrats also intend to audit the Trump administration's foreign policy decisions and the potential business interests of its representatives, specifically special envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner. In response, the White House stated that Trump, Witkoff, and Kushner are focused on ending the war in Ukraine and are committed to constructive cooperation with Congress, adding that Democrats will not be able to "undo the president's achievements." At the same time, lawmakers' capabilities remain limited: overcoming a presidential veto will require the support of some Republicans. ### Context: Kyiv's Expectations Earlier, RBC-Ukraine reported that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is counting on more extensive US assistance following the Democrats' midterm victory. It is noted that despite the strengthening of the Democrats' position in Congress, US foreign policy remains within the sphere of presidential influence, making budgetary decisions and parliamentary oversight the key instruments of influence for lawmakers. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Демократы готовят для Украины пакет военной помощи на 15 миллиардов долларов, - FT](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/demokrati-gotuyut-ukrayini-paket-viyskovoyi-1794071468.html) - Primary source (FT): discussion of ~$15B package, energy priority, NDAA, sanctions review, oversight of Witkoff and Kushner, White House reaction. - [Деньги на оружие для Киева и расследование против Маска: демократы готовят удар по Трампу](https://tsn.ua/ru/politika/dengi-na-oruzhie-dlya-kieva-i-rassledovanie-protiv-maska-demokraty-gotovyat-udar-po-trampu-3210783.html) - Confirms Democratic control of Congress, ~$15B volume per committee aide estimate, use of budgetary and oversight powers. - [В Конгрессе США готовят новый пакет помощи Украине на 15 млрд долларов – FT](https://ru.slovoidilo.ua/2026/11/07/novost/politika/kongresse-ssha-gotovyat-novyj-paket-pomoshhi-ukraine-15-mlrd-dollarov-ft) - Confirms ~$15B volume, energy priority, mechanism via NDAA, and drive to secure support before the new Congress. - [Демократы получили власть в Конгрессе США: FT объяснило, как это поможет Украине](https://www.unian.net/world/demokraty-vzyali-kongress-ssha-chto-eto-budet-oznachat-dlya-ukrainy-13552725.html) - Context of the Democrats' midterm victory and its significance for Ukraine. ## FAQ ### What is the size of the new Ukraine aid package being discussed by Democrats? According to an aide to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the preliminary volume of the package is about 15 billion dollars. ### How do Democrats plan to secure support before the new Congress takes office? Through the annual US defense policy bill (NDAA), which must be passed before the current Congress completes its term, primarily to aid the energy sector. ### Why do Democrats want to review sanctions against Russia? Because the Trump administration used waiver mechanisms to ease additional restrictions amid agreements on supplying Russian diesel fuel. ### Are the Democrats' capabilities to influence policy limited? Yes: foreign policy remains within the president's sphere of influence, and overriding a presidential veto will require support from some Republicans.