The conflict in Ukraine is reaching a critical point as calls for negotiations grow, but there are concerns about the effectiveness of negotiations with Russia and the lack of clear war aims from Western allies.
Opposing GOP views on U.S. funding to Ukraine are setting up a showdown between Republicans in the House and Senate, with conservative members threatening a government shutdown if their demands are not included in the spending measure.
Republicans have accused President Biden of corruptly changing US policy towards Ukraine and benefiting his son's business partners, citing a 2015 speech from Secretary of State Antony Blinken that praised Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts when Viktor Shokin was prosecutor general.
Delivering new aid to Ukraine to defend against Russia is increasingly difficult due to skepticism and dysfunction among House Republicans and divided opinions among Senate Republicans, potentially delaying the much-needed assistance.
The United States has provided over $100 billion in aid to Ukraine in its efforts to resist Russia's invasion, but there is growing Republican skepticism about continuing to fund the war effort.
Republican lawmakers are opposing further aid to Ukraine, raising questions about the allocation of funds and the progress made against Russia, stating that it would be an "absurd abdication of congressional responsibility" to grant the White House's request without answers.
Republicans in Congress are divided over whether the United States should continue to provide aid to Ukraine, with some expressing skepticism and hostility towards supporting the besieged country, even though the aid has been crucial in fending off Russia's advance; the opposition to Ukraine aid among Republicans has been driven in part by right-wing figures such as Tucker Carlson and former President Donald Trump, who have spread false narratives and influenced the party's base to turn against the aid.
Growing Republican divisions over U.S. aid to Ukraine are posing a threat to Congress passing additional funding to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia, raising concerns of a government shutdown and highlighting a new isolationist streak within the party.
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that Russia is relying on eroding U.S. support to win its war against Ukraine, as funding for Ukraine becomes a contentious issue among House Republicans.
Congressional supporters of Ukraine are facing increasing challenges in securing additional security assistance for the war-torn nation as Republican resistance to aid grows and the exclusion of Ukraine funding from a government spending bill reflects a shift in US support and the Republican Party's move toward isolationism.
Congressional supporters of Ukraine face an uphill battle as a bill to keep the government open excludes President Biden's request for increased security assistance, reflecting a shift in the unwavering US support for Ukraine and the growing isolationist stance of the Republican Party.
U.S. President Joe Biden urges congressional Republicans to support a bill providing aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of maintaining American support for the country in its defense against aggression and brutality from Russia.
The Senate's pro-Ukraine coalition is facing division and tricky politics within the Republican Party as they attempt to secure aid for Ukraine through a single funding bill that can last through the 2024 election, in order to avoid protracted battles and ensure a continued stream of military aid.
Lawmakers supporting U.S. aid to Ukraine are frustrated after a setback in Congress leaves President Biden facing challenges in securing more funds for Ukraine due to deep political divisions and demands for policy changes on the U.S.-Mexico border.
A "growing movement" within the Republican party aims to cut additional funding for Ukraine, citing concerns over funding domestic obligations like Social Security and healthcare.
US President Joe Biden expressed concerns that political turmoil in Washington could hinder US aid to Ukraine, urging Republicans to unite and support crucial assistance to Kyiv amidst the Russian invasion, as he announced plans for a major speech on the matter.
The Biden administration is working to maintain the flow of U.S. weapons to Ukraine despite the political turmoil in Congress, with President Biden planning to deliver a major speech on the importance of arming Ukraine and exploring alternative means of funding.
House Republicans, led by figures like Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene, are causing turmoil within the party by pushing extreme policies and obstructing the continuation of American aid to Ukraine, despite it being a bipartisan priority, with Donald Trump endorsing Jim Jordan for House Speaker, further complicating the situation.
The future of U.S. military and economic aid to Ukraine is uncertain as some Republicans in Congress oppose sending more money, despite President Biden's commitment to support Ukraine in its resistance against Russia.
The collapse of Ukraine aid in Congress is a setback for the Biden administration as a minority of Republican lawmakers, including allies of former President Trump, flex their power and jeopardize assistance, highlighting the challenges of bipartisan support in Washington.
