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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.

U. S. President Joe Biden assures that Washington is considering new sanctions against russia over the death of opposition leader alexei navalny.

The Biden administration is considering providing Ukraine with longer-range ATACMS ballistic missiles that would allow the Ukrainian military to strike deep into occupied Crimea and parts of southern Ukraine.

Harris expressed confidence that the Congress will approve additional military assistance, which is vital for Ukraine, with bipartisan support.

The Pentagon continues to supply military equipment and ammunition to Ukraine using previously allocated funds and existing contracts, but needs additional funding from Congress to provide new assistance.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine announced that the government is working weekly with partners to attract USD 37 billion in external financing to cover the state budget deficit.

Zelenskyy expects the U. S. Congress to approve further aid to Ukraine to continue its defense against Russian aggression.

According to House Speaker Mike Johnson, the U. S. Congress has known about russia's development of anti-satellite weapons for several weeks.

The Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine expressed confidence that U. S. assistance to Ukraine will continue, as supporting democracy around the world is in America's sovereign interests, although funding is facing a political fight.

The White House confirmed that Russia is developing anti-satellite weapons, but said they have not yet been put into service and cannot cause direct physical destruction.

White House National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby warned that Avdiivka in Donetsk region is at risk of falling under Russian control as Ukrainian forces are running out of artillery ammunition.

The US House of Representatives adjourned until February 28, failing to vote on a bill to provide financial assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

The United States warned that the frontline Ukrainian city of Avdiivka is at high risk of being captured by Russian troops based on Ukrainian reports of a critical situation and daily pressure on their positions by the Russians.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak had a phone conversation with National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan to discuss Ukraine's urgent military needs, air defense systems and expressed gratitude for the continued support of the United States.

U. S. lawmakers are considering alternative approaches to quickly approve the next round of aid to Ukraine, as Republican leaders refuse to support the Senate's Ukraine aid bill without additional border security measures.

At the Munich Security Conference, U. S. officials will reassure allies of NATO's commitment amid political instability caused by Trump.

According to White House spokesperson Karin Jean-Pierre, Republicans who block additional aid to Ukraine are siding with Russian President Putin.