Zelensky Seeks More Ukraine Aid on Return to Capitol Hill, But Faces Increasing GOP Resistance

Zelensky returns to Capitol Hill seeking more aid, but faces a more splintered GOP this time. Public support for Ukraine funding has slipped.
McCarthy questions need for more Ukraine funding. Some in his party openly mock continued support.
Prospects for aid unclear in House, but Senate leaders will hold joint meeting with Zelensky.
Isolationists frame Ukraine aid as choice between helping Americans or Ukrainians. GOP support has faded.
Zelensky must balance acknowledging need for aid and public fatigue over war effort. Bipartisan coalition remains, but wants more accountability.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 9:00:00 AM

Zelensky Seeks More Ukraine Aid on Return to Capitol Hill, But Faces Increasing GOP Resistance

Zelensky returns to Capitol Hill seeking more aid, but faces a more splintered GOP this time. Public support for Ukraine funding has slipped.
McCarthy questions need for more Ukraine funding. Some in his party openly mock continued support.
Prospects for aid unclear in House, but Senate leaders will hold joint meeting with Zelensky.
Isolationists frame Ukraine aid as choice between helping Americans or Ukrainians. GOP support has faded.
Zelensky must balance acknowledging need for aid and public fatigue over war effort. Bipartisan coalition remains, but wants more accountability.

cnn.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/14/2023

Zelensky to Visit Washington Seeking More Ukraine Aid After UN Meeting

9/17/2023

Zelenskyy Visits U.S. This Week, Meeting with Biden and Congress Amid Continued Support for Ukraine

9/19/2023

Zelenskyy Seeks Billions in Aid Despite Growing GOP Resistance

9/20/2023

Zelenskyy Seeks Continued U.S. Support for Ukraine Amid Growing Republican Opposition

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks continued support from the U.S. amid Russia's ongoing war, despite growing Republican opposition.

9/22/2023

Zelenskyy Vows Ukraine Will Retake Bakhmut from Russia After Visiting Washington

9/22/2023

Zelensky Visits U.S. Seeking More Aid for Ukraine, Meets Biden and Congress