Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10pm on 05 Dec 2023,Tuesday International
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will appeal directly to US senators in a video address Tuesday, as the White House warns Ukraine's ability to fend off Russia's invasion could soon grind to a halt without further American military and economic assistance. Zelensky's classified briefing comes as Congress debates approving $60 billion in additional support for Kyiv. The Biden administration says prior aid packages totaling over $100 billion are nearly depleted, even as Ukraine fights to defend critical territory against Russian advances. With Republican skepticism growing over the price tag, the effort to pass the new Ukraine aid package faces uncertainty. Zelensky will make an urgent case that continued robust US assistance is vital for Ukraine's survival.
