Bloomberg: Ukraine’s Allies Fret Over Coalition After US Drops Aid
(Bloomberg) -- The decision by US lawmakers to drop a $6 billion aid package for Ukraine is fueling anxiety among some of Kyiv’s allies that American support for the war effort is starting to waver.
Congress abandoned the funding for Kyiv to help avoid a government shutdown just as Ukraine intensifies efforts to repel Russia’s invasion, stoking concerns that the US is drifting toward isolationism. Less than two weeks ago, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the US capital to plead for new weapons systems and continued financial and military support.
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WNU Editor: Some US Senators want to keep the funding taps open .... Lindsey Graham: We Need To Pass $70 Billion In Ukraine Aid (Ocidental Dissent). Some EU leaders are expressing concerns .... EU’s Borrell confident that US will continue backing Ukraine (Politico.eu). But one thing is sure. If US aid is scaled back, Ukraine's capability to sustain the war will be severely tested .... ‘We can’t do it alone’: Ukrainians react to lack of additional funding in US spending bill (CNN).
More News On U.S. Aid To Ukraine
Additional U.S. aid for Ukraine left in limbo as Congress dodges a government shutdown -- CBS News
Ukraine left out in cold by US shutdown deal -- CNA/AFP
A US bill to stop a government shutdown halts aid funding for Ukraine. Here's what that means. -- ABC News Australia