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Speakers of 23 parliaments and the President of the European Parliament called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to put to a vote a bill to provide $60 billion in aid to Ukraine and to facilitate its passage.
The US State Department spokesperson said that the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine is extremely serious due to the lack of ammunition for the Ukrainian military and called on the US Congress to vote for aid.
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson said he would put the issue of aid to Ukraine to a vote "in a timely manner," but that the top priority is border security with Mexico.
Congressional inaction to approve additional aid will make it harder for Ukrainian troops to succeed in their fight against Russian forces, a US State Department spokesman said.
President Biden emphasized the urgent need for Congress to continue to support Ukraine against Russian invasion and to pass a bipartisan supplemental national security bill to fund defense and humanitarian assistance to partners, including Ukraine.
Biden and Republican Senator Ron Johnson held an intensive meeting at the White House to discuss government funding and continued military assistance to Ukraine before the deadline for passing a spending bill.
Commander-in-Chief Syrsky is developing two plans for further actions at the front - one focused on defense if US aid is not provided, and the other on repelling Russia.
President Zelenskyy says he feels optimistic after speaking with U. S. House Speaker Mike Johnson about an aid package for Ukraine.
Poland's foreign minister calls for arming Ukraine and deterring Putin to prevent a larger global conflict.
A senior U. S. Senate staffer is under investigation for allegedly providing $30,000 worth of sniper equipment to Ukrainian troops and frequently traveling near combat zones against instructions.
Biden will meet with congressional leaders to discuss providing additional funding for Ukraine and averting a government shutdown.
Poland's foreign minister told Speaker Johnson that support for Ukraine is crucial to maintaining trust in the United States.
The CIA director secretly visited Ukraine for the tenth time since the start of the war to reassure the Ukrainian leadership amid delays in approving U. S. aid and fears that the country could be abandoned, as happened in Afghanistan.
Zelenskyy expressed hope that the US Congress would pass a bill to provide financial support to Ukraine within a month and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense, citing support from both Democrats and Republicans.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada said that a new example of inter-parliamentary cooperation to promote Ukraine's interests in the US Congress would soon appear.
Biden calls on the House of Representatives to pass a bipartisan bill to provide additional aid to Ukraine.
Chuck Schumer, the Democratic majority leader in the U. S. Senate, led delegates to meet with President Zelenskyy in Ukraine to demonstrate U.S. support for Ukraine and to learn about weapons vital to its defense.
President Zelensky warned that if US aid is not approved, there will be more wounded Ukrainian soldiers in hospitals due to the lack of strong defense against Russian attacks.
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said that House Speaker Mike Johnson supports Ukraine and that the delay in providing aid is due to the difficult political situation in the US House of Representatives.
The White House accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives of prioritizing domestic politics over national security by delaying US aid to Ukraine.
Most members of the House of Representatives support providing military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan under the Senate-passed national security bill, according to the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
Biden called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to hold a vote on the bill passed by the Senate, which provides $95 billion in additional aid to Ukraine and US allies to counter Russian aggression.
Members of the House of Representatives from the Republican Party now expect a government shutdown, as Congress has not yet agreed on a budget by March 1.
The Pentagon has warned that without renewed U. S. aid, Ukraine may have to decide which cities it can defend.
The White House has criticized House Republicans for taking a two-week recess without passing a decision on critical aid to Ukraine.
Putin will deliver his annual address to the Russian parliament on February 29. He is expected to discuss Russian policy directions, including the war in Ukraine and economic development.
Ukraine's Prime Minister calls for tougher EU and Japanese sanctions against Russia after Navalny's death.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republicans to pass a bill to help allies such as Ukraine counter Russian aggression and protect democracy.
President Biden says he is ready to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss passage of a bill to provide aid to Ukraine and other U. S. allies.
