GOP’s refusal to aid Ukraine sparks global attention, say Senate leaders
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
2:23 PM – Monday, February 12, 2024
The Senate’s Leaders Push for Funding to Counter Russian Aggression
The Senate’s leaders are passionately advocating for funding to retaliate against Russian President Vladimir Putin and protect America’s global reputation. However, an increasing number of Republicans are opposing aid to Ukraine, putting the country’s support at risk.
During a rare weekend gathering in the United States Capitol, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) delivered strong warnings about the consequences of abandoning long-standing American allies in Europe.
“Today it’s no exaggeration to say that the eyes of the world are on the United States Senate,” McConnell said. “Our allies and partners are hoping that the indispensable nation, the leader of the free world, has the resolve to continue.”
A test vote on the $95.3 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and several other nations was scheduled for Sunday.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump, currently leading the Republican presidential field, is trying to block the assistance and has escalated his attacks on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military alliance.
During a campaign rally in South Carolina on Saturday, Trump stated that NATO members who fail to meet defense spending targets should face consequences from Russia. He recounted a previous incident where a NATO member confronted him after he threatened to withhold assistance.
Despite McConnell prioritizing Ukraine, an increasing number of members in his Republican conference are aligning with Trump and rejecting the aid that Senate leaders have been working to pass for months.
In his opening statement on Sunday, McConnell emphasized that “American leadership matters, and it is in question,” without explicitly mentioning Trump.
If the United States fails to support Ukraine, Schumer claimed that “Putin is all too likely to succeed.”
“The only right answer to this threat is for the Senate to face it down unflinchingly by passing this bill as soon as we can,” Schumer stated ahead of the vote.
The Senate is pushing through multiple procedural votes on the reduced aid package after an attempt to combine it with legislation to address migration at the border failed.
Republicans who have consistently opposed the aid have raised objections, causing delays and necessitating weekend votes while discussions about potential changes to the legislation continue.
While Schumer has expressed openness to amendments, most of them are likely to be rejected. He has urged senators to work through the weekend to expedite the process.
In a crucial vote last week, McConnell and other Republican supporters of the aid gained hope when 17 senators agreed to begin a debate on the bill, while 31 voted against it.
Even if the package is approved by the Senate, its future in the House is highly uncertain due to the majority of Republican lawmakers there being close allies of Trump.
The package would provide $60 billion to Ukraine to address military shortages, primarily for the purchase of American-made defense systems and ammunition, which the country urgently needs as it continues to face attacks from Russia.
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What are the Senate’s leaders advocating for in response to Russian aggression?
The Senate’s Leaders Push for Funding to Counter Russian Aggression
The Senate’s leaders are passionately advocating for funding to retaliate against Russian President Vladimir Putin and protect America’s global reputation. However, an increasing number of Republicans are opposing aid to Ukraine, putting the country’s support at risk.
During a rare weekend gathering in the United States Capitol, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) delivered strong warnings about the consequences of abandoning long-standing American allies in Europe.
“Today it’s no exaggeration to say that the eyes of the world are on the United States Senate,” McConnell said. “Our allies and partners are hoping that the indispensable nation, the leader of the free world, has the resolve to continue.”
A test vote on the $95.3 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and several other nations was scheduled for Sunday.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump, currently leading the Republican presidential field, is trying to block the assistance and has escalated his attacks on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) military alliance.
During a campaign rally in South Carolina on Saturday, Trump stated that NATO members who fail to meet defense spending targets should face consequences from Russia. He recounted a previous incident where a NATO member confronted him after he threatened to withhold assistance.
Despite McConnell prioritizing Ukraine, an increasing number of members in his Republican conference are aligning with Trump and rejecting the aid that Senate leaders have been working to pass for months.
In his opening statement on Sunday, McConnell emphasized that “American leadership matters, and it is in question,” without explicitly mentioning Trump.
If the United States fails to support Ukraine, Schumer claimed that “Putin is all too likely to succeed.”
“The only right answer to this threat is for the Senate to face it down unflinchingly by passing this bill as soon as we can,” Schumer stated ahead of the vote.
The Senate is pushing through multiple procedural votes on the reduced aid package after an attempt to combine it with legislation to address migration at the border failed.
Republicans who have consistently opposed the aid have raised objections, causing delays and necessitating weekend votes while discussions about potential changes to the legislation continue.
While Schumer has expressed openness to amendments, most of them are likely to be rejected. He has urged senators to work through the weekend to expedite the process.
In a crucial vote last week, McConnell and other Republican supporters of the aid gained hope when 17 senators agreed to begin a debate on the bill, while 31 voted against it.
Even if the package is approved by the Senate, its future in the House is highly uncertain due to the majority of Republican lawmakers there being close allies of Trump.
The package would provide $60 billion to Ukraine to address military shortages, primarily for the purchase of American-made defense equipment.
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