House Speaker McCarthy Affirms Support for Ukraine Aid Despite GOP Objections

McCarthy demanded Russia withdraw from Ukraine and condemned their killing of children.
McCarthy criticized a Russian reporter's implication that he did not support sending aid to Ukraine.
McCarthy's comments follow signals from far-right Republicans that funding for Ukraine should be cut off.
McCarthy's stance puts him at odds with a faction of his party that opposes further aid for Ukraine.
McCarthy's pledge of support for Ukraine's war effort against Russia's invasion received applause from Republican hawks.