The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, is urging U.S. lawmakers to reconsider their decision to exclude financial aid for Ukraine from a stop-gap budget bill. The bill was passed by Congress to prevent a federal government shutdown. The omission of additional aid has raised concerns in Ukraine, which heavily relies on Western support in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Borrell, speaking after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressed surprise at the last-minute decision in Washington and assured that the EU would continue assisting Ukraine in its fight against Russia. He emphasized the need for better and quicker arms to ensure Ukraine’s success. Ukrainian officials have also stated that U.S. support for Ukraine remains unchanged.
However, Ukrainian officials are now considering adopting new measures to secure continued support from the U.S. This includes permanently posting Ukrainian delegates in Washington and highlighting the benefits the U.S. would gain from Ukraine’s victory.
In recent voting, there has been a growing resistance among U.S. lawmakers to provide further aid to Ukraine as the conflict enters its 20th month. Despite this, Ukrainian parliament member Oleksiy Goncharenko emphasized the urgency of continued support and called for a change in strategy.
Over the weekend, Russian shelling hit several regions in Ukraine, resulting in casualties and damage. Russian forces also launched drones across Ukraine, with some being shot down by Ukrainian forces. The ongoing conflict has led to the death of Ukrainian-American photographer Volodymyr Myroniuk, who covered the country’s protests and the fighting in the east.
In the UK, Defense Secretary Grant Shapps expressed support for Ukraine, suggesting that military training for Ukrainian soldiers could be moved closer to the conflict zone. However, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak clarified that there were no immediate plans to deploy British soldiers to Ukraine, with the suggestion being for the long-term.
Russian politicians criticized the proposal, with former President Dmitry Medvedev accusing the UK of pushing toward a Third World War. Ukrainian officials dismissed the criticism, stating that the training already provided by the UK has been beneficial.
The UK has committed to training additional recruits from Ukraine and providing financial and hardware support. Shapps also mentioned discussions with Zelenskyy about the Royal Navy defending commercial vessels in the Black Sea.
Overall, the situation in Ukraine is a matter of concern, with the need for continued support and aid becoming increasingly vital as the conflict continues.
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