In Kyiv, Bipartisan US Congressional Delegation Commits to Securing Aid for Ukraine

By Max Hunder

KYIV – A bipartisan group of U.S. Congress members visited Kyiv on Friday to confer with Ukraine’s president, aiming to express their commitment to advancing critical military aid legislation that has been stalled in the House of Representatives.

The delegation included four members of the House Intelligence Committee: Republicans Mike Turner and French Hill, alongside Democrats Jason Crow and Abigail Spanberger.

"The United States is working diligently in the House of Representatives and the Senate to secure the funding that is necessary in 2024," Turner stated at a press conference prior to the meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

As Ukraine continues to repel Russia’s ongoing invasion, the U.S. has stood as its largest provider of military assistance. However, this support is currently in limbo due to Congress’s ongoing negotiations over a bill that encompasses aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

A $95.34 billion aid package recently made progress in the U.S. Senate after previous bipartisan compromise efforts were hindered by Republican opposition.

Hill noted, "It’s delayed this year during a presidential election year, coupled with political controversies in the House."

The lawmakers also engaged with officials from Ukraine’s SBU and GUR intelligence agencies, as highlighted by the U.S. ambassador in Kyiv.

Crow emphasized, "We stand with Ukraine not just because we understand that defending freedom and democracy around the world is an American value, but because it is also in America’s interests to do so."