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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the US Capitol on Tuesday, amid stalled talks to deliver aid to the war-torn country. , Johnson’s. said the spokesman on Sunday.
The news comes after the Biden administration announced that the president invited Zelensky for a meeting at the White House on Tuesday.
The meetings will be held in relation to the division of the Congress that is struggling to reach an agreement to receive aid to Ukraine and manage other priorities.
Last week, Senate Republicans blocked a bill that would have helped Ukraine in its war against Russia and aid Israel in its war against Hamas, a terrorist organization designated by America.
However, Republicans have said they will not vote for an aid package that does not include provisions related to the southern border of the United States and Mexico.
Although Johnson has said that he thinks Ukraine’s aid is important, he is facing a challenge because many in his party have lost the appetite to pass more aid to Ukraine. He told Senate Republicans that as much of the GOP HR2 border bill should be included in the package if possible.
However, the Senate Democrats, said that the contents of HR2 are not the beginning, but the discussions are about asylum and parole.
President Biden on Wednesday announced the renewal of a trade deal that includes provisions to facilitate border crossings, saying he is willing to make “significant compromises” on the legislation. the borders in order to open funds for Ukraine.
The White House said Sunday that the meeting between Biden and Zelensky was intended to “underline the unwavering commitment of the United States to support the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Russian aggression.”
“As Russia escalates its missile and drone attacks against Ukraine, the leaders will discuss Ukraine’s urgent needs and the critical importance of the United States’ continued support at this critical time,” the statement said. keep on.
Biden in October requested a $111 billion additional emergency package, which includes aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region, while also providing funds for humanitarian aid in Gaza, border protection and to combat fentanyl trafficking.
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