On Thursday, the foreign ministers of Britain and Poland made a joint appeal to the U.S. Congress, urging them, as well as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to make a significant decision to approve $60 billion in military and other assistance for Ukraine.

David Cameron of Britain and Radek Sikorski of Poland emphasized the crucial importance of providing aid to Ukraine as it contends with the ongoing conflict against Russia’s aggression.

They underscored that such approval is not only pivotal for Ukraine’s defense but also essential for upholding U.S. credibility among its allies in NATO and across the globe.

Throughout the two years of the conflict, Poland and Britain have remained steadfast supporters of Kyiv.

“This is our joint appeal to the U.S. House of Representatives and personally to Speaker Mike Johnson to submit the Ukraine aid package to a vote,” Sikorski told a news conference after talks with Cameron, the Associated Press reported.

A critically needed aid package has encountered delays due to internal conflicts within Congress. Although the Senate recently approved the package, its fate in the House of Representatives remains uncertain.

Notably, hard-line Republicans in the House, aligning themselves with former President Donald Trump, the leading contender for the party’s presidential nomination and a vocal critic of supporting Ukraine, are opposed to the legislation.

The proposed legislation includes provisions for the acquisition of U.S.-made defense equipment, encompassing munitions and air defense systems.

Approximately $8 billion is allocated for aiding the government in Kyiv and providing additional assistance.

Written by B.C. Begley