"Zelenskyy's Diplomatic Efforts Garner International Support for Ukraine"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's upcoming visit to Capitol Hill may not yield the desired results as conservatives in the GOP-run Congress are pushing to exclude Ukraine assistance from a bill that would keep the government open. They are demanding stronger reporting on how the money is spent and could potentially vote to withhold aid altogether. A government shutdown would further complicate matters, as it could disrupt the delivery of weapons, ammunition, and training needed by Ukrainian forces to counter the Russian army. The Biden administration is seeking an additional $24 billion in aid for Ukraine, but the availability of funds is uncertain. Zelenskyy aims to secure more money and military equipment during his visit to Washington, including long-range missiles, but the decision on such weapons has not been made yet.