Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Thursday introduced the “Ukraine Fatigue Resolution” that called on President Joe Biden’s administration to end U.S. military and financial aid to Ukraine and urged all nations involved to reach a peace agreement.
Austin said the U.S. will support Ukraine “for as long as it takes” a day after the U.S. announced another multibillion-dollar aid package.
President Joe Biden’s Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced another $2.5 billion in military aid for Ukraine on Thursday and said the United States “will stand United with Ukraine for as long as it takes.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz predicted firms will benefit from a “Ukrainian economic miracle” once the reconstruction effort begins.
The $1.7 trillion omnibus bill would bring American taxpayer spending to more than $100 billion on Ukraine aid in less than one year alone.
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said on the Senate floor he “looks forward” to hearing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s demands before Congress on Wednesday evening.
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) disparaged those calling for increased oversight over billions of U.S. taxpayer funds going to Ukraine as Russian propagandists during an event on Saturday.
Anti-war protesters challenged far-left “squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) during a town hall event on Thursday in Richfield, Minnesota, for helping to send billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine claimed a military breakthrough against Russian invaders as the U.S. unveiled another $2.8 billion in military aid.
Congress is poised to approve $40 billion in American taxpayer funds for the Ukraine war this week, with little debate.
