Johnson Votes Against Ukraine Aid Package, Urges US to Bring Putin to the Table
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Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson voted against providing further aid to Ukraine, saying Putin "will not lose the war."
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Johnson said some of Putin's recent comments were "accurate," adding the US should focus on "how do we bring Vladimir Putin to the table."
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The aid package would allocate $60B to Ukraine's military, $14B to Israel, and billions more in humanitarian aid.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the package for lacking border security provisions.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the votes show "strong support" for the aid and it's important for "the survival of western democracy."