Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urged lawmakers to continue supporting Ukraine and criticized President Biden for not being decisive enough in response to Russian aggression, emphasizing the importance of aiding Ukraine in weakening Russia without military conflict. McConnell's stance contrasts with some Republicans who have called for reducing aid to Ukraine. The Biden administration has requested roughly $40 billion in supplemental funding, with about half of it allocated for Ukraine. McConnell stated that lawmakers will have the opportunity to vote on this aid when considering a short-term spending deal.
Top U.S. Senate leaders express bipartisan commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, pledging to ensure sustained support in defense and economic matters, while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urges Congress to provide aid for Ukraine.
Senator Lindsey Graham expects that Ukraine aid will not be separated from border funding, as Congress works to find a solution after a shutdown bill excluded Ukraine.
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.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham voted for a short-term deal to keep the government open, but plans to push for a larger funding bill for Ukraine, border security, and disaster aid within the next 45 days.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated his support for President Biden's proposal to combine aid packages for Ukraine and Israel into a single bill.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell voiced his support for President Joe Biden's proposal to provide $106 billion in aid to both Israel and Ukraine, viewing them as interconnected and highlighting the benefit of Ukraine defending itself against Russia.
The bipartisan effort to aid Ukraine is facing challenges as House conservatives, led by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), seek to separate aid to Ukraine and Israel.
