08:25 AM • 5210 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 22989 viewsSpeaker Johnson explains that the difficulties in passing a new aid package for Ukraine are due to the White House's unwillingness to answer key questions about the Ukrainian conflict.
The Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives warned Republican senators that the House would prepare its own draft aid package for Ukraine, which would differ significantly from the one passed by the Senate.
China has criticized the US House of Representatives' decision to ban TikTok unless the network severes ties with its Chinese parent company, calling it suppression of foreign companies that contradicts the principles of fair competition.
After Putin reiterated Russia's nuclear doctrine, the White House called Russia's rhetoric irresponsible throughout the conflict, noting that Russia had invaded Ukraine in a cowardly manner.
Ukraine's Justice Minister Denys Malyuska expressed optimism that U. S. lawmakers from both parties would approve a bill to further support Ukraine in its war against Russian invasion.
The U. S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that gives TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, six months to sell its U.S. assets or face a nationwide ban on the app, which is used by about 170 million Americans.
The U. S. State Department believes that providing Ukraine with a loan and burdening its economy with foreign debt is not the best way for Kyiv to get back on its feet and defend itself without the help of other countries.
Democrats in the House of Representatives have collected more than 160 signatures out of 218 needed for a petition that would allow the aid package for Ukraine to be put to a vote, bypassing the speaker.
Democrats in the U. S. House of Representatives want to bypass Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
The United States is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth up to $400 million.
Without additional military assistance from the United States, Ukraine will face new challenges on the battlefield and will gradually lose more and more territory to Russia, according to senior U. S. intelligence officials.
China is providing economic and security assistance to Russia amid its war in Ukraine, supporting the aggressor country's industrial base, and threatening to influence the 2024 US elections. There are also expectations of potential aggression against Taiwan by China.
Yermak discussed Ukraine's urgent military needs with Sullivan, emphasized the importance of the House of Representatives approving the aid package, and thanked Biden for his strong support of Ukraine in his annual address to Congress.
Biden signs legislation to fund federal agencies through fiscal year 2024, avoiding a government shutdown and securing $460 billion in funding.
Republicans in the House of Representatives are working on their own aid package for Ukraine, which includes military and non-military aid, potentially using frozen Russian assets.
Congress may start collecting signatures as early as this week to bypass the speaker and bring the bill to a vote if the speaker does not introduce it by then.
U. S. lawmakers have launched an investigation into whether SpaceX is taking adequate security measures to prevent Russia's illegal use of the Starlink satellite Internet service in Ukraine, raising concerns about potential sanctions violations.
Romania, Spain, Luxembourg, and Belgium joined 23 other parliaments in signing an open letter to U. S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calling for a vote on a $60 billion aid bill for Ukraine.
The Biden administration is considering using about $200 million in U. S. military funding to provide immediate support to Ukraine as a larger aid package is stalled in Congress.
The Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met with the Ambassador of Spain to discuss Spain's continued support for the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers, the provision of engineering equipment, and Spain's readiness to assist Ukraine in security, humanitarian aid, gender equality, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
Kirby said that Putin is taking advantage of the fact that Congress is delaying a vote on aid to Ukraine.
The House of Representatives may vote on a bipartisan bill to provide $95 billion in aid to Ukraine and its allies in late March or April after passing a government funding bill.
Greece is considering increasing military assistance to Ukraine, including providing air defense and anti-aircraft weapons that are no longer used by the Greek armed forces.
The U. S. Department of Defense believes that without U.S. assistance, Ukraine will be at a disadvantage in terms of artillery and air defense.
The U. S. House of Representatives will consider additional aid to Ukraine after passing a budget to finance the U.S. government.
The U. S. House of Representatives has approved a bill to temporarily extend funding for federal agencies to prevent a shutdown in the country.
The European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on EU countries to provide Ukraine with weapons until it achieves victory over Russia.
With McConnell's resignation as Senate Republican leader, Ukraine loses an important ally in passing bipartisan aid packages.
Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has announced that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November 2024 after nearly two decades in office.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized the need for continuous supplies of weapons to Ukraine, including air defense, artillery and armored vehicles, during meetings with Czech parliamentary leaders.
