Lack of Support for Ukraine in the U.S. Congress

In the U.S. administration and Congress, there is a lack of active debate about the continued support for Ukraine, even after the previous aid package approved during Joe Biden's presidency has expired.

Source: The New York Times

According to supporters of Ukraine in the American Congress, despite the fact that the current military and financial support approved in the final months of Biden's presidency is nearing its end, there are virtually no serious discussions in the White House or on Capitol Hill regarding a new aid package.

Quote: "European officials say they have not even received assurances that the United States will continue to provide Ukraine with critical intelligence needed to strike Russian forces and infrastructure."

The publication also notes that when the White House talks about its relationship with Ukraine, it usually focuses on what it is receiving rather than what it plans to give.

Following discussions in the Oval Office, the U.S. and Ukraine are reviewing their agreement on American investments and access to Ukrainian natural resources.

One example mentioned is the agreement concerning access to Ukraine's strategic natural resources, which is currently under active consideration. It took nearly six weeks to rewrite the document that was never signed back then.

Quote: "The deal that Trump is truly seeking is an agreement with Russia. However, to achieve that, one must bypass Ukraine - either by declaring a ceasefire or simply sidelining the issue."

Background:

• The U.S. presented its proposals for a "peace deal" between Russia and Ukraine to European allies, which include, among other things, a potential easing of sanctions against Russia in the event of a prolonged ceasefire.
• Earlier on Friday, April 18, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump would abandon attempts to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine if there are no clear indications that it is possible.