"Biden's Commitment to Ukraine Remains Strong Amid Budget Challenges"
President Joe Biden has pledged ongoing support for Ukraine despite the exclusion of $6 billion in military aid from a last-minute congressional budget deal. Hardline Republicans have opposed further military aid, but Biden assured Ukraine that they can count on US support. The US has already provided $46 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022, and Biden has requested an additional $24 billion. The temporary budget agreement, which will fund the US government for 45 days, did not include continued military funding. Ukrainian officials view this as an opportunity to secure longer-term support, but concerns about Western fatigue and opposition to the war in Ukraine persist.