Ukraine
Insiders told The Washington Post of the former president’s supposed strategy to end Russia’s invasion.
“Ukraine is under heavy attacks, like daily, 24-seven,” Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.
An emerging plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) would condition U.S. aid to Ukraine on more permits for liquefied natural gas exports.
No explanation was given immediately for the latest changes in a wide-reaching personnel shakeup over recent months.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the warning as “provocative” fearmongering from the West.
An affiliate of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for Friday's shooting and fire in Moscow, which left 137 people dead and more than 180 others injured.
While $60 billion in other funding remains in doubt, the new spending bill contains $300 million in funding a majority of House Republicans rejected in September.
Some said they disliked the use of the word “genocide” to describe the kidnappings.
A package including aid for the war-torn country has stalled in the House of Representatives amid resistance from right-wing Republicans.
More than 30 Democrats have yet to sign a discharge petition to get the bill on the floor. Many of those are progressives upset at the Israel aid portion.