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Zelenskyy to Speaker Johnson: Swift passage of aid for Ukraine by Congress is critical
Facing shortages and escalating Russian air terror, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges US House Speaker Johnson to rapidly greenlight the vote on the $60+ billion Ukraine military assistance bill, stalled by Republicans since last October.
Speaker Johnson faces pressure as US House reconvenes with Ukraine aid on the line
The US House reconvenes with pressure to pass military aid for Ukraine, but Speaker Johnson prioritizes government funding over the aid, potentially further delaying the assistance and benefitting Russia on the battlefield.
Politico: House Speaker Johnson says he expects to take up Ukraine aid with Democratic votes
US House Speaker Johnson says he expects to take up Ukraine aid through a suspension calendar, a process needing a two-thirds majority vote in the House.
Speaker Johanson promises to unblock aid to Ukraine that will “look substantially different”
Speaker Mike Johnson signaled a loan or lend-lease approach to support Kyiv's war efforts without direct payments from US taxpayers.
US House Speaker delays Ukraine aid vote until late March or beyond
As US House Speaker Mike Johnson delays the Ukraine aid package, ongoing discussions with House Republicans focus on a new bill, including US-Mexico border restrictions, with potential floor action by late March or April.
US Republican legislator readies obscure legislative tool to force stalled Ukraine aid to floor
Pro-Ukraine US House Republican employs obscure procedural maneuver to pressure a vote on assistance for Ukraine, facing obstruction from GOP leadership and far-right members.
US President Biden convenes congressional leaders to address Ukraine aid and impending US gov’t shutdown
Biden convenes urgent White House meeting with US congressional leaders to discuss critical Ukraine funding and avoiding a federal government shutdown ahead of the looming March 2 deadline.
US House speaker scolded for evading urgent Ukraine aid action
International allies criticize US House speaker Mike Johnson for dodging swift legislative decision on depleted Ukraine's vital defense assistance
Ukraine Talks, ep. 2. Russia’s nuclear ambitions in space: A threat or a bluff?
The second episode of Ukraine Talks delves into the motives and risks behind Russia’s plan to launch nuclear weapons into orbit, the strategic and political consequences of the Ukrainian troops’ retreat from the frontline town of Avdiivka, Navalny's death and US military aid to Ukraine.
Mike Johnson rejects Senate bill on Ukraine aid
The US House Speaker says he will not pass a bill that offers military support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan unless it includes measures to deal with the migration issue on the US border.
US Senate approves foreign aid bill, including $ 61 bn for Ukraine, but House may reject it
The Democratic-led US Senate overcame a key hurdle by passing President Biden’s $95 billion foreign aid proposal, including $61 billion for Ukraine, though House Republicans have voiced disapproval over the lack of border security funds ahead of the bill's uncertain future.
US Senate wraps up Ukraine aid bill talks, final vote looms
The vote is likely to be scheduled for Tuesday, 14 February.
Sullivan dismisses standalone Israel aid bill as a “ploy”
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan dismissed a bill introduced by US House Speaker Mike Johnson, aimed at providing…
US House push to split Ukraine and Israel aid bill, White House objects
The House of Representatives plans to vote next week on a standalone Israel aid bill, without any assistance for Ukraine, Speaker Mike Johnson said.
US Senate announces key vote on Ukraine aid next week
The US Senate gears up for a crucial vote on a comprehensive aid package, including some $60 billion for Ukraine, despite skepticism from Republican lawmakers and external pressures from Donald Trump.
Pentagon urges congress to approve Ukraine funding request, asserts global significance of support
The Pentagon’s concern centers on Russia's alliances with countries like Iran and North Korea.
Biden signs record defense bill with Ukraine aid
President Joe Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, which provides nearly a trillion dollars for the US military and allocates funds for Ukraine.
US Senate Republicans say no Christmas deal for Ukraine, border
US Senate Republicans anticipate no agreement before Christmas on Ukraine aid and border security reforms, citing ongoing disagreements between White House and Senate negotiators.
Reuters: US Senate to vote on Ukraine funding, border security next week
US Senate postpones its holiday break to focus on a vital Ukraine aid vote, dependent on further House support.
NBC: US Senate’s Immigration talks collapse, threatening to sink aid to Israel and Ukraine
The breakdown of US Senate immigration talks threatens President Biden's national security package, which includes aid to Israel and Ukraine.