Posted 12/28/2023, 12:18:10 AM
Biden Authorizes $250M in Aid for Ukraine as Parties Spar Over Support
- Biden authorizes $250 million in final aid package for Ukraine, including air defense munitions, artillery ammunition, and over 15 million rounds
- Package could be last US assistance to Ukraine as Republicans refuse to authorize more funds
- Biden slams Republicans for blocking aid, saying it benefits Russia
- Impasse remains over Republican demands to change immigration policies in exchange for Ukraine aid
- Some Republicans oppose aid believing conspiracy theories about Biden corruption involving Ukraine