"Last-Minute Push for Ukraine Aid Gains Momentum in US Congress" In a significant victory for Ukraine's allies in Washington, a crucial bill aimed at providing critical support to Kyiv in its ongoing conflict with Russia has cleared a major hurdle in the US House of Representatives. The legislation, which has been the subject of intense lobbying efforts, secured the 218th signature on a discharge petition, forcing the bill to be brought to the House floor for a vote. The move marks a significant turning point in the legislative process, as lawmakers look to provide much-needed aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. With Rep. Kevin Kiley, a former Republican turned independent, joining the effort, the bill's chances of passage have received a significant boost, leaving observers to wonder if the tide is finally shifting in favor of Ukraine's bid for US support.
Ukraine’s supporters in Congress won a big victory on Wednesday when legislation to bolster Kyiv in its war with Russia secured the 218th signature on a discharge petition forcing the bill to the House floor. Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.), a former Republican who became an independent earlier in the year, endorsed the procedural gambit on...
