Zelensky makes plea for US aid ahead of Biden meeting

[CharlieH]

 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued an impassioned appeal for continued US military aid as he arrived in Washington on Monday.

Addressing military officials, he said Ukraine is not fighting just for its own freedom but for global democracy.

His comments come as an aid package worth millions languishes in Congress amid a partisan political row.

Rebuking Republicans, who are blocking the aid, Mr Zelensky called the delay a "dream come true" for Vladimir Putin.

"If there's anyone inspired by unresolved issues on Capitol Hill, it's just Putin and his sick clique," the Ukrainian leader argued.

Mr Zelensky is expected to make similar remarks in a meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday. He will also meet House Speaker Mike Johnson, a noted sceptic of additional military aid.

 

The visit marks Mr Zelensky's third trip to the US since Russia's 2022 invasion, and the White House said in a statement on Sunday that his visit was meant "to underscore the United States' unshakeable commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Russia's brutal invasion".

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The US military aid package, worth $60bn (£47.9bn; €55bn), is currently stalled in Congress, facing pushback from Republicans who argue that more money should be going to domestic security at the US-Mexico border.

A vote in the Senate last week saw a package, which included the funding but no border measures, blocked by Republicans.

 

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[Tug]

Well the Republican house torpedoed it they are holding it hostage in exchange for trumps border wall folly never in my wildest dreams did I think the gop would do Putin’s bidding untle trump came along I’m sure that little religious nutter of a speaker will refuse to bring it up for a vote not all republicans agree with this bad call ugh!!!

[positivevibes]

Two war criminal dictators meeting to swindle more tax money out of the American public.

 

They are both sub human scum.

[thaibeachlovers]

On 12/12/2023 at 3:02 PM, CharlieH said:

Addressing military officials, he said Ukraine is not fighting just for its own freedom but for global democracy.

It's BS ( IMO ) like that that make me disregard anything that comes out of his mouth.

IMO his time is almost done. Stalemate, and Europeans are bored of this bottomless pit for their taxes.

IMO he benefited from the 1% desire to make more money by selling weapons, and they have done exceedingly well so far. Now they will be looking for ways to monetise the reconstruction of Ukraine, but that can't happen till the war ends, so not long now, IMO.

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

On 12/12/2023 at 3:02 PM, CharlieH said:

The US military aid package, worth $60bn (£47.9bn; €55bn), is currently stalled in Congress, facing pushback from Republicans who argue that more money should be going to domestic security at the US-Mexico border.

A vote in the Senate last week saw a package, which included the funding but no border measures, blocked by Republicans.

The GOP desire to secure the border vs the Biden wish to apparently allow as many as possible to enter illegally. Who will blink first?

 

https://thetexan.news/federal/federal-border-guards-cut-barbed-wire-to-allow-illegal-immigrants-to-cross-per-report/article_8f0e25b0-1b43-5893-993e-030ab4fc09f8.html

[Tug]

5 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

The GOP desire to secure the border vs the Biden wish to apparently allow as many as possible to enter illegally. Who will blink first?

 

https://thetexan.news/federal/federal-border-guards-cut-barbed-wire-to-allow-illegal-immigrants-to-cross-per-report/article_8f0e25b0-1b43-5893-993e-030ab4fc09f8.html

What rubbish Biden wishing to let as many in illegally utter rubbish the republicans for years and years have stonewalled legislation to fix the immigration laws it’s going to take legislation to fix the problem this country is not a dictatorship Biden can only work with the tools at hand now the republicans are holding Ukraine hostage doing putin’s work all in an attempt to appease trump it’s revolting disgusting rancid and un American.its a disgrace 

[Trippy]

40 minutes ago, Tug said:

What rubbish Biden wishing to let as many in illegally utter rubbish the republicans for years and years have stonewalled legislation to fix the immigration laws it’s going to take legislation to fix the problem this country is not a dictatorship Biden can only work with the tools at hand now the republicans are holding Ukraine hostage doing putin’s work all in an attempt to appease trump it’s revolting disgusting rancid and un American.its a disgrace 

With the stroke of a pen (executive order) Biden can reinstate the remain in Mexico plan that was successful under Trump. No need to wait for congress.

Edited December 14, 2023 by Trippy

[Morch]

11 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

It's BS ( IMO ) like that that make me disregard anything that comes out of his mouth.

IMO his time is almost done. Stalemate, and Europeans are bored of this bottomless pit for their taxes.

IMO he benefited from the 1% desire to make more money by selling weapons, and they have done exceedingly well so far. Now they will be looking for ways to monetise the reconstruction of Ukraine, but that can't happen till the war ends, so not long now, IMO.

 

 

 

@thaibeachlovers

 

IMO, you can't support anything much of what you posted. Even opinions should be based on something.

[morrobay]

On 12/14/2023 at 10:56 AM, Tug said:

What rubbish Biden wishing to let as many in illegally utter rubbish the republicans for years and years have stonewalled legislation to fix the immigration laws it’s going to take legislation to fix the problem this country is not a dictatorship Biden can only work with the tools at hand now the republicans are holding Ukraine hostage doing putin’s work all in an attempt to appease trump it’s revolting disgusting rancid and un American.its a disgrace 

Legislation to fix the problem that hasn't worked for 20 years ? Serious?.  A WALL from the Pacific to the Gulf manned by border patrol and states national guard will fix this invasion of gangs , terrorists as well as the millions of illegals who are  overloading the countries medical/social services. And don't play this "dictator"  bs. An excectutive order can direct the Army Corps of Engineers to build it. Putin's bidding - get back from lunch. The only bidding here is to benefit the military industrial complex. And an executive order needs to intervene in the anarchy/looting in US cities that is permitted by these liberal SAPS in city/state governments

[thaibeachlovers]

54 minutes ago, morrobay said:

A WALL from the Pacific to the Gulf manned by border patrol and states national guard will fix this invasion of gangs , terrorists as well as the millions of illegals who are  overloading the countries medical/social services.

Even razor wire would do the job if the federal border guards didn't cut it to allow them through. Link in a previous post.

[morrobay]

7 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Even razor wire would do the job if the federal border guards didn't cut it to allow them through. Link in a previous post.

Anyone can cut wire ??? Let's just have a real WALL. Trump wimped out on the wall. I would like to see a DeSantis as president.

[thaibeachlovers]

5 minutes ago, morrobay said:

Anyone can cut wire ??? Let's just have a real WALL. Trump wimped out on the wall. I would like to see a DeSantis as president.

?????????????? The wall was actually being built when Biden cancelled it.

 

Agree about DeSantis.

[morrobay]

17 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

?????????????? The wall was actually being built when Biden cancelled it.

 

Agree about DeSantis.

Good, Join the to the Right of Trump club

[thaibeachlovers]

18 hours ago, morrobay said:

Good, Join the to the Right of Trump club

No idea what that means.