Mike Johnson vows to vote in favor of US aid to Ukraine
U.S. Congress moves closer to ending months-long stalemate and voting on legislation to provide billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The Republican-led House of Representatives Rules Committee spent hours debating the package of four bills. The Democratic-led Senate approved a $95 billion package of security assistance for Ukraine and Israel.
Thomas Massie's Russia ties resurface ahead of Ukraine aid vote. Kentucky congressman has frequently sided with Moscow in House votes and resolutions down the years. Massie has been a vocal critic of Russia in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2001. Massy has been critical of the Ukraine government's response to the Ukraine crisis.
Biden urges Congress to end impasse and send aid to Israel and Ukraine. US president’s appeal comes as House Speaker unveils plans to bring funding bills for a vote. House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plan to bring bills for vote. US President Barack Obama has urged Congress to pass a bill to end the impasse.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he planned to advance a national security spending package to Kyiv and other U.S. allies. House Speaker said he plans to advance the national security bill to Ukraine and other American allies. Johnson: Ukraine's desperate wait may soon be over as Mike Johnson vows vote.
President Joe Biden hosted Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in the Oval Office on Monday. Biden called on the House to immediately take up the Senate-passed supplemental legislation for Ukraine and Israel funding. Biden hosted the Czech leader at the White House to promote Ukraine aid.
US House Speaker promises to push for aid to Israel and Ukraine as pressure ramps up. House Speaker says he will push for more aid to Ukraine and Israel as pressure ramp up. Pressure on Ukraine to give aid to the two countries a boost in economic aid to each other. US President Barack Obama is expected to make a speech at the White House today.
President Joe Biden hosted Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in the Oval Office on Monday. Biden urged the U.S. House to take up supplemental funding for Ukraine and Israel. Biden also urged Congress to pass legislation to help Ukraine, Israel and the Czech Republic. The White House has been criticized for holding up the bill in Congress.
During the Trump administration there was a running gag about ‘Infrastructure Week” as the White House said it'd be focusing all its attention to roads, bridges, etc., and each time it didn’t happen. The White House has a history of saying it'll be focusing its attention on infrastructure.
Biden hails Japan's support for Ukraine and healing 'old wounds' President Biden rolled out the red carpet for an official visit by Japanese PM Kishida. He thanked Japan for providing billions to support Ukraine, while the two allies also work to fend off China. The two allies are also working together to counter China's growing influence.
US President Joe Biden expected to attend high-level Ukraine war peace conference in June. US Biden is expected to visit Switzerland in mid-June, Swiss media reported. Ukraine war talks are expected to be held in Switzerland in June, media reported on Wednesday (10 April)
Donald Trump'ready to pressure Ukraine to cede Crimea as price for peace' US media reports say blueprint is cornerstone of pledge to negotiate a deal between Kyiv and Moscow. Donald Trump said to be ready to pressure Ukrainian President Vladimir Putin to hand over Crimea to Moscow.
US ex-general tells Ukraine to 'ignore' Joe Biden's alleged warning. Ben Hodges said Russian oil facilities are legitimate targets. Hodges described a possible U.S. request to halt attacks on them as a "terrible recommendation" U.N. has asked Ukraine to stop attacks on oil facilities in Ukraine.
The Republican speaker has privately told people he would make sure the House moves to assist Ukraine. Many members of his party oppose such a move. Johnson's job on the line is at stake, with his job in the House at stake. He has said he will make sure that the U.S. moves to help Ukraine.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan urges Ukraine to believe in the U.S. Sullivan expressed confidence Congress will vote for supplemental aid to Ukraine. Sullivan visited Kyiv on a surprise visit to Ukraine and said he expects Congress to vote for more aid. Sullivan: Ukraine should 'believe in the United States'
It's a step in the right direction. But a better solution would be for Congress to allow them to stay permanently.