Zelenskyy's U.S. visit amid growing GOP opposition to Ukraine aid
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting the U.S. to seek additional funding for Ukraine's war with Russia. While Democrats support the funding, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is making a case to his fellow Republicans who are opposed to providing aid. The opposition is driven by fiscal concerns and a focus on China as a more urgent threat. The House and Senate are also in disagreement over spending, with McConnell aiming to pass Ukraine aid on the same timeline as avoiding a government shutdown. The ultimate fate and amount of the aid package remain uncertain.
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