Selensky unexpectedly cancels appearance before US Congress
In October,US President Biden asked Parliament for 61.4 billion dollars (56.5 billion euros) for Ukraine. However, an agreement in the House of Representatives is being made more difficult by the fact that there is disagreement within the Republican faction on the Ukraine aid.
Some Republicans, who make up the majority in the House of Representatives, are demanding a significant tightening of migration policy on the border with Mexico in return for support for a new package for Ukraine.
The United States is the most important supporter of Ukraine in the war against the Russian invasion forces. Since the start of the Russian war of aggression in February 2022, the USA has already provided or pledged more than 44 billion dollars in military aid to Ukraine.
The dispute over aid to Ukraine is being played out against the backdrop of the overarching struggle over the US government's overall budget. Following tough negotiations, a new interim budget was passed in mid-November, without which a budget freeze with the closure of federal agencies would have come into force. However, the transitional budget, which applies in parts until mid-January and in other parts until the beginning of February, does not contain any new aid for Ukraine.
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Before the scheduled appearance before the US Congress, Volodymyr Zelenskyj unexpectedly cancelled. This decision came as a surprise to many, including Republican leaders such as Chuck Schumer and the US Senate. The cancelled appearance has raised questions about the ongoing discussion regarding US aid to Ukraine. Despite the cancellation, the US President continues to advocate for increased support for Ukraine's defense against Russian invasion forces. The Republicans in the US Congress have been vocal about their demands for stricter migration policies in exchange for any additional aid to Ukraine. Overall, the situation remains complex and uncertain, with many key players involved in the debate.
Source: www.stern.de
