On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to make a final appeal to U.S. lawmakers, seeking their continued military support in the face of the ongoing conflict with Russia.
During visits to the White House and Capitol Hill, Zelenskiy will address the pressing needs of his country, including a significant loss of life, a widening budget deficit, and Russian advancements in the eastern regions.
His primary objective is to urge U.S. lawmakers to allocate additional funds to replenish the nearly exhausted resources, with a subsequent meeting scheduled with President Joe Biden.
“If there’s anyone inspired by unresolved issues on Capitol Hill, it’s just (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and his sick clique,” Zelenskiy said at a speech in Washington on Monday, Reuters reported.
Recently declassified U.S. intelligence reveals that “Russia seems to believe that a military deadlock through the winter will drain Western support for Ukraine” Adrienne Watson, the spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, conveyed that Russia envisions gaining an advantage despite the losses it may incur in the process.
With only three days left before the year-end recess, House Republicans have thus far declined to approve a $106 billion supplemental bill, which includes aid for Ukraine.
The reluctance stems from their insistence on incorporating controversial and unrelated changes to U.S. immigration policies, as reported by Reuters.
Vladimir Putin, who announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election last week, is banking on the belief that he can endure beyond Western assistance and focus, securing a significant strategic triumph against the West, as perceived by both President Zelenskiy and Biden aides.
This perspective is shared by European lawmakers, who plan to issue a last-minute appeal to Congress on Tuesday.
Written by B.C. Begley
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