Shalanda Young has said time is running out for Congress to approve aid for Ukraine
Russian officials in the southern border city of Belgorod have offered to evacuate worried residents – an unprecedented announcement that follows waves of fatal Ukrainian attacks.
Reuters reports that the Kremlin has tried to maintain a semblance of normalcy on the home front, but the recent strikes on Belgorod have brought the conflict closer to home for Russians.
I see several appeals on social media where people write: we are scared, help us get to a safe place.
Of course we will! We have already moved several families.
Yes, Kyiv might have a little time from other donors to make sure they can keep their war footing, keep the civil service, but what happens in the [European Union], in other Nato allies, if the US pulls out their support? I’m very concerned that it’s not just the United States’ resources that are necessary for Kyiv to stop Putin. It is: What message does that send to the rest of the world? And what will their decisions be if they see the United States not step up to the plate?”
Continue reading…Shalanda Young has said time is running out for Congress to approve aid for UkraineRussian officials in the southern border city of Belgorod have offered to evacuate worried residents – an unprecedented announcement that follows waves of fatal Ukrainian attacks.Reuters reports that the Kremlin has tried to maintain a semblance of normalcy on the home front, but the recent strikes on Belgorod have brought the conflict closer to home for Russians.I see several appeals on social media where people write: we are scared, help us get to a safe place.Of course we will! We have already moved several families.Yes, Kyiv might have a little time from other donors to make sure they can keep their war footing, keep the civil service, but what happens in the [European Union], in other Nato allies, if the US pulls out their support? I’m very concerned that it’s not just the United States’ resources that are necessary for Kyiv to stop Putin. It is: What message does that send to the rest of the world? And what will their decisions be if they see the United States not step up to the plate?” Continue reading…