U.S. Congress Nears Decision on Ukraine Aid Amid Challenges

Speaker Johnson proposes innovative aid package, facing internal and external pressures.

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.