Congressional Democrats, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, are urging Republican Speaker Mike Johnson to support more military aid for Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia. However, House Democrats are facing opposition from protesters who are against funding for Israel. Despite this, it is the Republicans who have been more obstructive towards providing aid for Ukraine.
Under the direction of former President Donald Trump, Johnson has not shown any signs of bringing the $95 billion foreign aid package, passed by the Senate, for a vote in the House. In response, House Democrats have lodged discharge petitions in an attempt to bypass the speaker and vote on the aid package. However, with limited Republican support, the success of these efforts remains unlikely.
Various Democrats, including armed services veterans, have called on Johnson to show leadership and support Ukraine. They emphasize the urgent need for aid as Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has stated that despite shortages of weaponry, Ukraine has managed to improve its strategic position. However, Russia is reportedly preparing for a new offensive.
In response to the situation, US officials are considering seizing Russian assets to pay for weapons for Ukraine. President Joe Biden has also met with Polish leaders to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Overall, the Democrats and veterans are pushing for swift action to provide aid to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. They are calling for urgent support for the country in its fight against Russian forces.
