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Lawmakers welcome Zelenskyy but don't have path to Ukraine aid

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Majorities in both chambers appear to support more aid to Ukraine, but there's still no obvious legislative path to achieving it.

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  1. Political divide emerges on U.S. aid to Ukraine as Zelenskyy heads to Washington

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    Lawmakers welcome Zelenskyy but don't have path to Ukraine aid

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  1. Washington Times

    Zelenskyy to ask for more Ukraine aid amid congressional budget battle (opens Washington Times)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will urge House and Senate lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Thursday for additional funding to support his war-beleaguered country.

  2. NPR

    Zelenskyy is set to visit the U.S. as GOP opposition to Ukraine aid grows (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Congressional leaders are working to pass $24 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, but rising opposition on the right is complicating its passage.

  3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Political divide emerges on Ukraine aid package as Zelenskyy heads to Washington (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington this week comes at a critical juncture for his alliance with the United States as Republican leaders in Congress diverge on how to send more military and humanitarian aid to the country.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Political divide emerges on Ukraine aid package as Zelensky heads to Washington (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington this week comes at a critical time as Republican leadership in the House and Senate diverge on the best way to get more military and humanitarian aid over the finish line.

  5. CBS News

    Political divide emerges on U.S. aid to Ukraine as Zelenskyy heads to Washington (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington comes as Republican leadership in the House and Senate diverge on the best way to get more aid over the finish line.

  6. NPR

    As the U.S. mulls more aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says 'we have the same values' (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. He spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep about why U.S. aid to Ukraine remains so important.

  7. Seattle Times

    Zelenskyy returns to Washington to face growing dissent among Republicans to US spending for Ukraine (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is returning to Washington, D.C., for a whirlwind one-day visit.

  8. Roll Call

    Lawmakers welcome Zelenskyy but don't have path to Ukraine aid (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Majorities in both chambers appear to support more aid to Ukraine, but there's still no obvious legislative path to achieving it.

  9. ABC 30 Fresno

    Zelenskyy lobbies Congress, meets President Biden at White House (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    The aid he's pushing for was requested by President Joe Biden, and he, many congressional Republicans and most Democrats call it vital to Ukraine's efforts to repel Russia's invasion.

  10. Iowa Capital Dispatch

    ‘If we don’t get the aid, we will lose the war’: Zelenskyy asks Congress to help Ukraine (opens Iowa Capital Dispatch)

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    Iowa Capital Dispatch's feed description

    Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Capitol Hill to reiterate the need for continued aid to fight against the Russian invasion.

  11. Anchorage Daily News

    Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes his case for more war aid during visit to U.S. Capitol (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met privately with Republican and Democratic leaders as some in the GOP are questioning the flow of American dollars that has helped keep Ukraine’s troops in the fight against Russian forces.

  12. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Zelenskyy is making his case at the U.S. Capitol for more war aid as Republican support softens. (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned to Washington on Thursday for a whirlwind one-day visit, this time to face the Republicans now questioning the flow of American dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces.

  13. New York Times

    In Washington Visit, Zelensky Will Try to Shore Up Critical Support (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Biden and members of Congress as a growing number of Republicans oppose further assistance for Ukraine.

  14. Washington Times

    Zelenskyy returns to Washington to face growing dissent among GOP to U.S. spending for Ukraine (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returns to Washington on Thursday for a whirlwind one-day visit, this time to face the Republicans now questioning the flow of American dollars that for 19 months has kept his troops in the fight against Russian forces.

  15. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Zelensky faces a more splintered GOP as he returns to Capitol Hill looking for aid (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky went to Capitol Hill Thursday for his second visit, as fresh attacks by Russia overnight underscore the urgency facing his country as he asks for more US aid. Only this time, the political landscape has shifted.

  16. Military Times

    Zelenskyy returns to Washington as GOP dissent grows to funding war (opens Military Times)

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    Zelenskyy arrived at the Capitol to talk privately with Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate to shore up support for Kyiv.

  17. Politico

    GOP lawmakers renew opposition to additional Ukraine aid ahead of Zelenskyy visit (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The letter comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington.

  18. Al Jazeera

    What US lawmakers have said about Ukraine aid as Zelenskyy urges more (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington comes as Republican opposition to more US aid for Ukraine grows.

  19. PBS NewsHour

    Ukraine’s Zelenskyy appeals to U.S. for continued aid against Russia’s invasion (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is visiting Washington with the goal of securing more armaments to repel Russia’s 18-month invasion. But there is growing skepticism and some hostility toward the requests among House Republicans, even as senators met Zelenskyy with open arms.

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Zelenskyy arrives in Washington for war talks – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Zelenskyy's visit comes as many conservative Republicans are growing skeptical of US aid to Ukraine. Kyiv has been heavily reliant on weapons assistance from the West as it staves off Russia's invasion.

  21. Courthouse News Service

    As Zelenskyy visits Washington, GOP bucks Ukraine aid (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Angry about federal spending on Kyiv, more than two dozen Republican lawmakers are threatening to hold up a multibillion-dollar aid package requested by the White House.

  22. NPR

    Ukrainian President Zelenskyy courts Washington for aid amid some GOP Resistance (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Ukraine's president visits Washington as the White House faces resistance from House Republicans for its latest funding request to help with the country's defense against Russia.

  23. News Nation Now

    Zelenskyy visits Washington as opposition to Ukraine aid grows (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Senate Republicans have shown more support for aiding Ukraine than House Republicans.

  24. Talking Points Memo

    GOP Contingent Throws Up Sound And Fury To More Ukraine Aid As Zelensky Visits (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Washington to seek more military aid to help fend off Russia’s invasion, a key bloc of Republicans stopped just short of preemptively saying no.

  25. Green Field Reporter

    Zelenskyy returns to Washington to face growing dissent among Republicans to US spending for Ukraine - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returns to Washington on Thursday for a whirlwind one-day visit, this time to face the Republicans now questioning the flow of American dollars that for 19 months has kept his troops in the fight against Russian forces.

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