Bloomberg Talks
US Rep. Mike Turner Talks Ukraine Aid
Apr 18, 2024
Rep. Mike Turner, Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, discusses the urgency of aid to Ukraine, border funding debates, Israeli response to Iranian attacks, defense strategies, and Speaker Mike Johnson's actions in bringing bills for national security in the U.S. Chamber.
08:18
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Ukraine urgently needs longer-range weapons to combat Russian pressure and lack of ammunition.
- Israel should respond proportionately to Iran's attacks, considering international alliances and avoiding escalation.
Deep dives
Ukraine Aid Urgency and Assistance
The urgency for Ukraine funding is emphasized due to the critical state of Ukraine facing pressure from Russia and lacking ammunition. Congressman Mike Turner highlights the necessity for the U.S. to provide longer-range weapons to Ukraine, asserting that immediate aid delivery is feasible upon passing the package to assist Ukraine in combat against Russian aggression.
