GOP Delays in Ukraine Aid Raise Concerns of Emboldening Putin and Prolonging War
• House Republicans delayed $6B in Ukraine aid in Sept, part of larger $100B aid package now stalled in Congress
• Delay seen as "adrenaline shot" for Putin by emboldening him & hurting Ukraine militarily
• Trump remarked he could end war in 24 hrs if president again, concerning Ukraine supporters
• Russian state TV praising GOP aid delays; Putin says Russia still aims to demilitarize & "denazify" Ukraine
• Some Republicans downplaying impact of delays or prioritizing border issues, while Romney says delays don't signify weakness