Consider This from NPR Zelenskyy's Pitch for More American Dollars
Dec 12, 2023
Tom Bowman, NPR's Pentagon correspondent, provides keen insights on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent visit to Washington. He highlights Zelenskyy's urgent pleas for increased U.S. funding amidst dwindling support and a stalled conflict with Russia. They discuss the strategic military needs of Ukraine as winter approaches and the complex political dynamics influencing Congress. Bowman stresses the challenges of achieving military success, emphasizing that a resolution may hinge on critical decisions from Russian leadership.
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Zelenskyy's Return
- Zelenskyy's first Washington visit saw widespread optimism about Ukraine's future.
- Now, a year later, he returns amid dwindling support and a stalled war.
War's Stalemate
- Ukraine has reclaimed half of lost territory but hasn't met key objectives.
- This stalemate contributes to declining support for continued aid.
Dwindling Aid
- Roughly $4.8 billion in US aid for Ukraine remains, expected to last weeks or months.
- A supplemental $47 billion aid package awaits Congressional approval next year.