Speaker Mike Johnson promises to stay in office, despite his leadership being criticized for failing to pass long-term funding for Ukraine, Israel, and other foreign allies.
The U. S. House of Representatives may vote on an aid bill for Ukraine this Friday, according to Speaker Mike Johnson, who said most of the money would go to replenish U.S. weapons.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that dividing US aid into separate accounts for Ukraine, Israel and other countries is pure politics that ignores the lives of people dying in Ukraine every day. He emphasized that if Kyiv falls, it could lead to a war with NATO countries involving American soldiers.
Johnson plans to introduce four separate bills aimed at assisting Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other national security priorities, including the use of confiscated Russian assets to help Ukraine.
Congressional leaders have reached a consensus with President Biden to provide aid to both Israel and Ukraine, and plan to pass a supplemental national security bill this week to help both countries.
This week, the US House of Representatives will vote on an aid package for Israel after the Iranian attack, and money for Ukraine may be included in the package, according to Congressional spokesman Mike Johnson.
The US House of Representatives will consider providing financial aid and weapons to Ukraine next week as Russia strengthens its position and Ukraine loses its ability to defend itself, said Republican Mike Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
In light of Iran's attack on Israel, the U. S. House of Representatives will abandon its previously announced schedule next week to consider a bill in support of Israel.
Former US President Donald Trump has expressed openness to Republican approval of additional aid to Ukraine in the form of a loan rather than a gift, and called on Europe to provide more financial support to Ukraine.
House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiates a package of aid for Ukraine and Israel with the White House, facing pressure from Republicans and Democrats.
Congressmen continue to actively discuss options for further action to help Ukraine, but no consensus has been reached on an aid package for Ukraine.
In a few weeks, Russia will outnumber Ukraine in artillery by 10 to 1, according to a statement to Congress by Christopher Cavoli, commander of the U. S. Forces in Europe, in which he called for urgent funds to help Ukraine.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has failed to convince former President Donald Trump to allow the US Congress to provide Ukraine with $60 billion in military aid.
David Cameron met with Donald Trump to urge Republicans to support aid to Ukraine amid congressional deadlock over a $60 billion aid package for Kyiv.
If Congress does not approve the aid, Ukraine will lose the war against Russia, which could lead to Russia's attack on other countries, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned.
U. S. Senator Joni Ernst expects the Ukraine aid package to be approved by Congress within weeks, despite some disagreement over the level of spending, as the overwhelming majority supports Ukraine for its own national security.
The French and British foreign ministers warn that Ukraine's defeat would mean the West's defeat and call on other countries to support Ukraine in its war against Russia.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will visit the United States next week to urge lawmakers to approve a $60 billion military and financial aid package for Ukraine that has been stalled in Congress for months.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed confidence that the US financial assistance is "inevitable".
The U. S. House of Representatives is unlikely to vote on aid to Ukraine until at least mid-April, and possibly later, as Speaker Mike Johnson tries to overcome Republican opposition by considering conditions such as turning aid into a loan, confiscating Russian assets, and lifting the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas export licenses.
The U. S. administration is ready to lift the ban on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export contracts in order to get Congressional approval for a new aid package for Ukraine.
The White House expects the House of Representatives to approve Biden's aid package for Ukraine without significant changes, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson pointing to potential "innovations" such as confiscation of Russian assets, loan assistance, and increased US energy exports.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to introduce an aid package for Ukraine with "important innovations" when the House returns from recess.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the critical importance of swift congressional approval of aid to Ukraine in a phone call with House Speaker Mike Johnson, discussing the intensification of Russian air strikes and the need to cut off Russia's funding sources.
The White House accuses House Speaker Johnson of looking for excuses not to bring the Ukraine aid bill to a vote despite bipartisan support.
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to bring up a bill to provide aid to Ukraine after the Easter recess, as stated by Republican Congressman Michael McCaul.
Congressional Democrats are willing to support a loan to Ukraine if it helps break the deadlock, although they prefer a $60 billion emergency foreign aid package for Ukraine.
The US Congress is discussing various mechanisms to provide additional assistance to Ukraine, including the use of seized assets of Russian oligarchs, the provision of weapons and humanitarian aid separately or as a package, and the possibility of loans, although the details are still being discussed.
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, announced plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress to demonstrate solidarity and support for Israel.
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski calls on the Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives to put the Ukraine aid bill to a vote, saying that Ukraine's success is a matter of trust in the United States.