Browsing: Ukraine Aid

Republican Representative Don Bacon from Nebraska strongly criticized his fellow lawmakers who are against providing more financial support for Ukraine. He argued that they hope for Russia to win the war against Kyiv that has been going on for over two years. "Right now, Ukraine has run out of artillery. If we don't take action, the Russians will take over Kyiv. Unfortunately, a few of my colleagues want to see the Russians emerge victorious. I do not understand why they feel that way. I believe it's a terrible stance."

CIA Director Bill Burns on Thursday warned that without more funding from the U.S., Ukraine could be defeated by the end of 2024, as it struggles against a much larger Russian army. “With the boost that would come from military assistance‚ both practically and psychologically…

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has come out in support of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) plan to deliver U.S. aid for Ukraine, part of an effort to bolster defenses around the Speaker as he bucks hard-line conservative opponents in his party. In a letter sent to Johnson on Thursday, Pompeo applauded him for moving ahead to “secure vital…

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she doesn’t care if the “Speaker’s office becomes a revolving door” in Thursday comments as she pushes for the removal of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) just months after he took the position. Greene argued against foreign aid in an appearance on former White House aide Steve Bannon’s “War Room”…

Former President Trump questioned why European nations weren’t providing more support to Ukraine, but stopped short of weighing in on a foreign aid package proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) that has sparked outcry from some House Republicans. “Why isn't Europe giving more money to help Ukraine? Why is it that the United States is…

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) expressed on Sunday that he anticipates advancing a package containing assistance for Ukraine when the House comes back from recess. He anticipates the package to feature "some significant improvements." In an interview on "Sunday Night in America With Trey Gowdy," Johnson emphasized the challenging position he's in, with a historically…

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) admitted on Sunday that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) might lose his position if he decides to organize a vote on aid to Ukraine. When questioned on NBC News’s “Meet the Press” about whether he thinks Johnson could lose the leadership position by approving Ukraine aid, Bacon replied, “It’s possible, I’m not…

House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on Sunday predicted additional funding for Ukraine will have 'overwhelming support' in Congress, as sharp divisions amid lawmakers have left aid for the nation in limbo. Turner, during an interview with CBS News’s 'Face The Nation,' said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has 'made clear' he supports Ukraine and indicated…

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said Sunday that he’s “confident” that the House will vote on aid for Ukraine after the Easter recess ends, pointing to private conversations with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Johnson has so far refused calls to bring a Ukraine aid bill to the floor for a vote, despite bipartisan demand for…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky renewed his petition for more U.S. aid, arguing his embattled nation is not prepared to defend against a “major” Russian offensive anticipated in the months ahead. Zelensky, in an interview with CBS News published Thursday, said Ukrainian forces were able to fend off Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces through the winter…