Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Will A Republican Run Congress Oppose More Aid To Ukraine?

 

Washington Post: McCarthy signals GOP-led House likely to oppose more aid to Ukraine 

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is signaling that if Republicans win the House majority in next month’s midterm elections, the GOP is likely to oppose more aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia. 

Since the invasion in February the majority of congressional Republicans and Democrats have united in authorizing billions of dollars in U.S. military and humanitarian assistance to Kyiv as a geopolitical and moral stand against Vladimir Putin’s aggression.  

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WNU Editor: If the US ends its military involvement/participation/direction in the Russia - Ukraine war, the Ukraine government will fall faster than the Afghan government did when the Taliban launched their offensive in the spring of 2021 to take back power. 

As to the remarks from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). This is all talk. All Democrats and most Republicans support this war .... Armed Services Committee Republican says ‘vast majority’ of GOP supports US assistance to Ukraine (The Hill). 

The only Republican politician who is asking the right questions on where is all of this money and weapons are going to is Senator Rand Paul and maybe one or two Republicans in the House. 

Will A Republican Run Congress Oppose More Aid To Ukraine?  

Prospective Speaker McCarthy: GOP won't write Ukraine a 'blank check'; Russian official warns of Ukraine offensive in Kherson: Live updates -- USA Today  

Ukrainian officials 'shocked' as Republicans threaten tougher line on aid -- Financial Times  

Kevin McCarthy Warns Of Ukraine Aid Cuts If GOP Wins -- Huffington Post  

Ukraine aid under threat in Republican-controlled House -- Axios  

House Republicans divided over aid to Ukraine ahead of midterms -- The Guardian

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