US Lawmakers' Failure to Approve Emergency Aid for Ukraine
President Biden blames US lawmakers for the fall of Avdiivka in Ukraine due to their failure to approve emergency aid, highlighting the need for urgent funding to resupply Ukrainian forces.
Key Points
- President Biden calls Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to reassure him of getting the necessary funding
- Ukraine forced to withdraw from Avdiivka due to ammunition shortages
- Opposition activist Alexey Navalny's death intensifies the urgency for aid to Ukraine
Pros
- President Biden's efforts to secure emergency aid for Ukraine
- The US Senate approving $95 billion in assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
Cons
- Partisan deadlock in Congress delaying emergency foreign aid to US allies
- Concerns about the delay in passing the aid package in the Republican-led House of Representatives