On Ukraine invasion anniversary, bipartisan support wavers as 'three Mikes' link aid to border politics
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On the 1-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, Reps. McCaul, Turner, & Rogers issued a statement strongly supporting Ukraine aid. They became known as Ukraine's allies in Congress, nicknamed "the three Mikes."
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As skepticism about helping Ukraine grew within the GOP, the trio backed a failed strategy to link Ukraine aid to border concessions from Democrats.
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With the next Ukraine aid package tied to Israel's, its fate is uncertain as Speaker Johnson thinks the countries should be considered separately.
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Turner recently visited Kyiv and warned Republicans that Ukrainians are rationing ammo, unable to fully defend themselves without more U.S. aid.
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Ukraine advocates still support "the three Mikes" but are disappointed with delays in aid and using it for domestic political bargaining. They warn of damaged U.S. credibility if aid isn't approved.