Ukraine Appeals to US , Amid Republican Opposition to , New $325 Million Aid Package.<br />On September 21, Ukrainian President <br />Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the <br />United States for continued support against Russia.<br />On September 21, Ukrainian President <br />Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the <br />United States for continued support against Russia.<br />Reuters reports that the appeal comes amid <br />Republican opposition to the U.S. providing <br />a new round of aid for the embattled nation.<br />Zelensky reportedly arrived at the White House for <br />a meeting with President Joe Biden, who is preparing <br />to announce a new $325 million military aid package.<br />Zelensky reportedly arrived at the White House for <br />a meeting with President Joe Biden, who is preparing <br />to announce a new $325 million military aid package.<br />Following a closed-door Senate briefing, Majority Leader <br />Chuck Schumer said that Zelensky called the U.S.' support crucial for Ukraine's ongoing war effort. .<br />Following a closed-door Senate briefing, Majority Leader <br />Chuck Schumer said that Zelensky called the U.S.' support crucial for Ukraine's ongoing war effort. .<br />What is the point of cutting off <br />support now when we're at a turning <br />point in the war? Now is not the time <br />to take the foot off the gas when <br />it comes to helping Ukraine, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Reuters.<br />What is the point of cutting off <br />support now when we're at a turning <br />point in the war? Now is not the time <br />to take the foot off the gas when <br />it comes to helping Ukraine, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Reuters.<br />However, Republican opposition <br />comes amid a debate over funding <br />as the government faces a looming shutdown. .<br />A growing number of Conservatives have questioned <br />the billions of dollars already spent on military, <br />economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.<br />Reuters reports that the U.S. has already sent <br />approximately $113 billion in aid since <br />the invasion began in February 2022.<br />The Biden administration has claimed that <br />if Russia is allowed to take control of Ukraine, <br />the cost to the U.S. will be much higher.<br />However, Republicans are not convinced, <br />with Senator J.D. Vance stating that the U.S. , "is being asked to fund an indefinite conflict <br />with unlimited resources. Enough is enough.".<br />However, Republicans are not convinced, <br />with Senator J.D. Vance stating that the U.S. , "is being asked to fund an indefinite conflict <br />with unlimited resources. Enough is enough."
