Ukrainian President Vladimir Zalenski is today preparing to deliver an
urgent plea to President Biden and Congress.
The time is running out for the US to approve
more aid to bolster Ukraine's war effort.
Ukraine's haven't given up and won't give up,
and we hope just as much to be able to
count on you.
Zalenski's hastily planned US trip at President Biden's invitation comes
just days after Zelensky's top aide warned a delay in
more military aid could pose what he called.
A big risk of Ukraine losing the war.
President Biden is pushing Congress to pass a nearly $106
billion package that includes roughly $60 billion for Ukraine.
As well as support for Israel and money to fortify
the US Mexico border.
But Republicans have balked at the plan,
demanding tougher immigration policies before they agree to further funding
Ukraine.
If we're going to have a National Security Supplemental Package,
it ought to begin with our own national security first.
The political standoff comes as American support for Ukraine is
waning in the country's counter offensive has stalled.
Still, Zalenski is arguing that a failure to act now
will only empower Russian President Vladimir Putin.
If this. Anyone inspired by?
Unresolved issues on Capitol Hill is just Putin and his
sick clique.
President Biden insists new aid cannot wait,
that it must be passed before the end of the
year.
And we can't let Putin win.
It's in our overwhelming national interest and international interest of
all our friends.
Again, with Ukraine's resources running out,
the White House is warning that Ukraine aid needs to
be passed before Congress goes home for the holidays.
But the top Senate Republican negotiator says there is no
way it's going to get done this week,
and it could be at least January before the two
sides.
Or any closer to an agreement.
Hoda. All right, Peter Alexander force at the White House.
Peter, thank you.