Overview

• After months of delays, a multibillion-dollar U.S. aid bill for Ukraine is nearing passage, with Speaker Mike Johnson proposing significant changes.
• Johnson's proposal includes loans for Ukraine, using seized Russian assets for aid, and increasing U.S. LNG exports to counter Russia.
• The aid package faces internal GOP resistance, particularly over financial support and border security provisions.
• Johnson's plan to push the aid through Congress involves navigating complex political dynamics, including potential opposition from hardliners.
• Supporters of Ukraine aid are considering a discharge petition to bypass leadership hurdles and pass the Senate's version of the bill.