The US has so far provided more than $175.7 billion to support Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion.
| Joe Biden pleaded with Congress to urgently approve more funds for the Ukrainian army after a spending package cobbled together to avert a US government shutdownThe US president, speaking in the White House Roosevelt Room on Sunday , said Ukrainians would “die needlessly” if funding was allowed to run dry from mid-November.“We have time, not much time and there’s an overwhelming sense of urgency,” he said in an impassioned plea.
On Sunday, Mr Biden’s plea was bolstered by the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, who urged Congress to reconsider the decision to drop financial support for Ukraine.“I have hope that this will not be a definitive decision and Ukraine will continue having the support of the US,” he added.Financial support for Ukraine would prevent war, she said on“It’s going to make sure Ukraine has what they need.
To win Democrat support, Mr McCarthy ditched conservative demands for deep spending cuts and immigration restrictions.
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