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House GOP Divided Over Ukraine Aid in Wake of Navalny's Death

The sudden death of Alexei Navalny intensifies pressure on House Republicans to pass a new round of aid for Ukraine, highlighting divisions within the party.

In this April 2022 photo, US Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Brown, right, with the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, checks pallets of 155 mm shells ultimately bound for Ukraine at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters during a media availability, at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA.
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Overview

  • The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has heightened calls for the U.S. to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, with President Biden criticizing House Republicans for their inaction.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson faces opposition from within his party, with some GOP members demanding border security measures in exchange for Ukraine aid.
  • The Senate has passed a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, but its fate in the House remains uncertain due to internal GOP disagreements and demands for stricter anti-migrant policies.
  • Navalny's death, attributed to natural causes by Russian officials, is widely disputed, adding to the urgency for the U.S. to take a stand against Putin's regime.
  • Bipartisan efforts to introduce an alternative aid package face significant hurdles, as both conservative and progressive factions express opposition.