Zelenskyy is making his case at the US Capitol for more war aid as Republican support softens

Ukraine Appeals to US , Amid Republican Opposition to , New $325 Million Aid Package. On September 21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the United States for continued support against Russia. On September 21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the United States for continued support against Russia. Reuters reports that the appeal comes amid Republican opposition to the U.S. providing a new round of aid for the embattled nation. Zelensky reportedly arrived at the White House for a meeting with President Joe Biden, who is preparing to announce a new $325 million military aid package. Zelensky reportedly arrived at the White House for a meeting with President Joe Biden, who is preparing to announce a new $325 million military aid package. Following a closed-door Senate briefing, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that Zelensky called the U.S.' support crucial for Ukraine's ongoing war effort. . Following a closed-door Senate briefing, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that Zelensky called the U.S.' support crucial for Ukraine's ongoing war effort. . What is the point of cutting off support now when we're at a turning point in the war? Now is not the time to take the foot off the gas when it comes to helping Ukraine, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Reuters. What is the point of cutting off support now when we're at a turning point in the war? Now is not the time to take the foot off the gas when it comes to helping Ukraine, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Reuters. However, Republican opposition comes amid a debate over funding as the government faces a looming shutdown. . A growing number of Conservatives have questioned the billions of dollars already spent on military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine. Reuters reports that the U.S. has already sent approximately $113 billion in aid since the invasion began in February 2022. The Biden administration has claimed that if Russia is allowed to take control of Ukraine, the cost to the U.S. will be much higher. However, Republicans are not convinced, with Senator J.D. Vance stating that the U.S. , "is being asked to fund an indefinite conflict with unlimited resources. Enough is enough.". However, Republicans are not convinced, with Senator J.D. Vance stating that the U.S. , "is being asked to fund an indefinite conflict with unlimited resources. Enough is enough."