Political and Legislative
Congress Moves Quickly to Send Ukraine Aid
Congress is moving quickly to authorize new assistance for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion even as lawmakers wrestle with what, if any, sanctions legislation is needed.
Lawmakers are mulling the administration’s request for $6.4 billion in military and humanitarian aid to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which began while lawmakers were out of town last week.
They’re under pressure to move quickly. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is publicly urging the United States and other allies to provide additional assistance as the country faces a significantly larger Russian military, raising questions about how long Ukraine can hold out despite early headaches for Moscow.
