APRIL 13, 2024
AUTHOR: VLADYSLAVA KOVALENKO
An unprecedented number of foreign officials have visited Washington in recent months, appealing to Republicans in Congress to approve increased military aid to Ukraine. But they are listening to a very different voice – that of former president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, reports Reuters.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in his address to Congress on Thursday, urged American lawmakers to overcome “self-doubt” about the country’s role on the world stage, warning that Ukraine’s hopes “would collapse” without US support.
The agency also mentions visits to the US with similar messages from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and UK Foreign Minister David Cameron.
Reuters notes the unusualness of these visits – foreign leaders typically avoid appearing to influence US lawmakers. But analysts say this unusualness reflects deep concerns, especially in Europe, about how long Ukraine can hold out without significant new assistance from Washington.
“Europe is feeling very nervous about the United States and our commitment to NATO, Ukraine and Europe in general,” said Elizabeth Hoffman, director of Congress and government affairs at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Trump was scheduled to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday, April 12, fueling speculation about whether he would approve a vote on President Joe Biden’s request for emergency aid to Ukraine next week.
Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a loyal ally of Trump and opponent of aid to Ukraine, is confident that Trump and Johnson will discuss the relevant bill but did not express her opinion. “I think that President Trump can present his views, and I don’t speak for the president,” she said.
US assistance to Ukraine and Trump’s position
For several months now, the US has practically ceased providing military aid to Ukraine. The reason is that Congress has not passed a bill with the appropriate funding.
In February, the US Senate approved a document proposing to allocate about $60 billion in aid to Ukraine. But it got “stuck” in the House of Representatives.
House Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to bring the initiative to a vote. He proposes to amend certain provisions of the bill, including assistance in the form of loans.
Recently, Politico reported that the administration of US President Joe Biden is negotiating with Johnson to advance the bill with funds for Ukraine.
In late February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that without the assistance of the United States, Ukraine would lose many people on the front lines. Moreover, the Armed Forces will not be able to achieve new successes on the battlefield and will be forced to retreat.
He recently reiterated that Ukraine will have to retreat step by step if the United States does not restore military aid.
Meanwhile, as journalists from The Washington Post learned, Trump’s plan to end the war involves pressuring Kyiv to make concessions to Moscow, including territorial ones.
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/us-spots-missile-and-drone-movement-in-iran-1712988379.html
We, real patriotic Americans and real Republicans, must lower our heads in deep shame for having such an ex-president and for having certain members in the House who all cater not to the free world, to democracy, or righteousness, but who are servants of evil, fascism, organized crime, and war criminals.
I spit out in utter disgust!
Too many southerners fall for Trump’s bullshit, because the mexican border is close. Time we stand up against that yankee bitch and restore our reputation. Bill Clinton, although not perfect, returned honor to Dixie. All his followers as well as the followers of John McCain (although Arizona is not Dixie) should revolt and return the United States to the superpower we are supposed to be.
If Johnson had any morals at all, he would put the Senate bill on the floor, and tell Greene and the other russian lovers, to go fuck themselves. russian media is now calling Johnson, “our Johnson” How fucking humiliating to be called a russian asset by mafia land themselves.
https://www.newsweek.com/putin-ally-declares-mike-johnson-our-johnson-1890071?piano_t=1
Indeed, I would be deeply ashamed to be known as a mafia gofer. But, other than Johnson and his gang, I have morals, patriotism, and a sense of righteousness.
We must ignore the nonsense of MGT which always campaigns for itself and sells its book. Several Republicans have said recently, there is no support for the MTG approach. 0. she doesn’t even have the support needed to start the procedure. The problem lies elsewhere and ultimately more worrying.
Trump is the core of the problem. Without this son of a bitch, the maga and pro-russian nightmare would eventually vanish from the House.
If I had more faith in the American voters, I would say that the careers of these shit nuggets are virtually over.
The complete quote in the Newsweek article is, “Referring to Mike Johnson, state TV host Olga Skabeeva claimed him as ‘theirs,’ just like Trump.”
It seems that Russia recognizes that trumpkov is a russian tool, even if some here are in denial.
I feel sorry for anyone who hasn’t comprehended the fact yet that Trump and his gang are useful idiots for mafia land, because they are either mentally handicapped or just plain immune to see the truth.
Statement correction: Reuters notes the uselessness of these visits. There fixed.🙄