High-stakes negotiations in the US Senate center on Republicans using their leverage over a border crisis deal to threaten vital aid to Ukraine and imperil US security interests.
From: Euromaiden Press BY EUHENIIA MARTYNIUK
The world’s attention is fixed on the US Congress, deciding the fate of ongoing support for Ukraine. While most hope for continued or increased aid to help Kyiv counter the insatiable Russian dictator, some anticipate a potential blockage of funds by American lawmakers.
“Only two people will be smiling: one of them is Vladimir Putin in Russia, the other is Xi Jinping in Beijing. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to give either of those two a Christmas present,” UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron told the Aspen Security Forum.
Intense debates over Ukraine in the US might create the impression that Kyiv has lost its earlier American support. However, this is not true.
US military backing for Kyiv is unquestionably in America’s interests. If Putin succeeds in capturing Ukraine, Washington will face significant challenges. In such a scenario, Americans may need to decide if they are willing to risk lives, perhaps for Estonia, a potential next target for Russia. …
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