Biden Seeks Deal on Ukraine Aid Amid Shutdown Threats
• Government shutdown looming if funding deal not reached by March 1; Ukraine aid package also facing opposition • Biden meets with Congressional leaders to discuss funding deal and additional $60 billion in aid for Ukraine • House Speaker Johnson insists border security must be addressed before passing Ukraine aid • Russia captures key city of Avdiivka; Ukraine pleads for more weapons to avoid losing territory • Congressional leaders aim to avert shutdown but conservative demands on immigration, abortion stall talks