Former National Security Adviser John Bolton and President Joe Biden have urged Congress to expedite the approval of additional aid for Ukraine in light of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death. In separate statements, both highlighted the urgency of supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression. Bolton, speaking on SiriusXM’s “The Julie Mason Show,” emphasized the importance of moving the aid package beyond political disputes, indirectly criticizing former President Trump’s opposition to further assistance. Biden, addressing the issue, stressed that Navalny’s death underscores the critical stakes at play, urging House Republicans to act swiftly to continue supporting Ukraine’s defense efforts.
The Senate has passed a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, but it faces hurdles in the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has signaled a lack of readiness to bring it to a vote. The White House criticized Johnson for adjourning the House without addressing the aid package, accusing him of compromising national security and diminishing congressional Republicans’ reputation among the American public.
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