The Biden administration is engaged in extensive deliberations to reassure U.
S. allies that the United States will maintain its provision of military aid to Ukraine, despite Congress passing a temporary resolution that did not include additional funding for Kyiv.
However, this task will prove to be challenging for the White House, given the increasing number of Congress members who oppose providing further aid to Ukraine, as well as the recent removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Republican representatives vying for the position of the next Speaker of the House have been vocal in their opposition to additional funding, making it difficult for House Democrats to bring Ukraine aid to the floor.
President Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have been engaged in discussions with their European counterparts and are scheduled to hold a conference call with the leaders of G7 countries and other European allies, according to sources cited by Axios.
The Pentagon has stated that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov on Sunday, affirming that the US will continue to provide aid.
These assertions come after President Biden signed the stopgap measure into law, which excludes additional funding. Biden reportedly reached a behind-the-scenes agreement with McCarthy regarding the continuation of Ukraine funding, which ultimately led to McCarthy's removal as House Speaker.
Furthermore, officials from the Biden administration have been in discussions with their counterparts in Europe and NATO member states at various levels. During these discussions, they reportedly reiterated President Biden's comments over the weekend that US aid to Ukraine will persist, as reported by the outlet.
On Monday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre expressed confidence to reporters that Ukraine funding will continue.
According to anonymous officials quoted in the New York Times, Russian President Vladimir Putin is closely monitoring the discussions surrounding U.S. assistance to Ukraine and purportedly plans to exploit disinformation to sever ties with the United States and Europe.
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