Congressmen urge Biden to authorize Ukraine’s attacks on Russian strategic targets
In a bipartisan letter, US congressmen urged the Pentagon to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons against Russian targets.
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US Congressional delegation arrives in Kyiv, reaffirming support for Ukraine
As the US Congress approves a $60 billion Ukraine aid package, a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers visited Kyiv on 22 April.
US assistance approval shows Ukraine won’t be abandoned, Zelenskyy says, urging Senate to ratify the aid
Following US House's aid approval, Zelenskyy sees a firm commitment to Ukraine, urging the Senate to ratify the aid quickly to secure crucial weapons needed for Ukraine's defense against Russian advances.
US Congress paves the way for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets
Congress became the first among G7 parliaments to adopt the legislature allowing the confiscation of Russian assets.
US passes long-awaited Ukraine aid package. Here is what it contains
With much at stake, the long-awaited bill on foreign aid has finally passed US Congress. Ukraine can now look forward to a multi-fold aid package in the next coming days and weeks, and not a moment too soon.
Biden backs $ 61B Ukraine aid bill and funding for key US allies
On 20 April, the US House of Representatives will vote on a $61 billion Ukraine aid bill and separate legislation supporting Israel, Taiwan, and US national security.
US House set to vote on Ukraine aid bill on Saturday evening, 20 April
Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed four separate bills on aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and US national security, diverging from the comprehensive legislation approved by the Senate in February.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes for Israeli aid this week, leaves Ukraine support uncertain
US House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to secure aid for Israel following Iran's air attack, with ongoing uncertainty about extending support to Ukraine amid Congressional delays and his unclear stance on whether to bundle or separate these aid efforts.
US House Speaker in talks with White House over stalled Ukraine aid
US House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses a tailored Ukraine aid package with the White House, differing from the Senate’s version, AP source says.
Ukraine’s military aid hangs in balance as US House reconvenes tomorrow
After returning from recess tomorrow, the US House may consider a critical $60 billion Ukraine aid package, stalled for six months. British FM is traveling to the US to press Speaker Mike Johnson for its passage.
Reuters: GOP infighting threatens further delay of stalled Ukraine aid package in US House
Divisions within the Republican party in the US House of Representatives, including a threat to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, have led to a threat to further delay the approval of a vital aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other key US allies.
Politico: Biden’s team quietly collaborates with House Speaker Mike Johnson to secure Ukraine aid
Politico sources say US President Biden's team is privately working with House Speaker Mike Johnson to navigate political and legislative hurdles to secure the passage of a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, focusing on national security interests and bipartisan support.
Ukrainian-born Republican Congresswoman Spartz says she not to vote for $ 60 bn Ukraine aid bill
Despite her personal ties to Ukraine, Republican Congresswoman Victoria Spartz is opposing the latest US aid bill
US House Speaker Jonson promises Ukraine aid bill vote with “innovations” after recess
US House Speaker Mike Johnson intends to move a Ukraine aid package featuring "important innovations" after recess, but if passed, the House's alternative bill would require Senate approval, leading to further aid delays.
Hill: Ukraine aid to have “overwhelming support” in Congress after recess – US House Intel chair
US House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner anticipates overwhelming congressional support for additional Ukraine funding, despite internal divisions delaying aid, after 9 April when Congress reconvenes from the Easter recess.
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.