How $6 billion in Ukraine aid collapsed in a government funding bill despite big support in Congress

The collapse of Ukraine aid in Congress was months in the making, as a small but vocal group of Republican lawmakers intensified their efforts against sending money overseas for the fight against Russia. Despite overwhelming bipartisan support in Washington for stopping Putin's invasion, the failure to approve Ukraine aid was a setback for the administration.

Oct 8, 2023 - 08:30
How $6 billion in Ukraine aid collapsed in a government funding bill despite big support in Congress
The collapse of Ukraine aid in Congress was months in the making, as a small but vocal group of Republican lawmakers intensified their efforts against sending money overseas for the fight against Russia. Despite overwhelming bipartisan support in Washington for stopping Putin's invasion, the failure to approve Ukraine aid was a setback for the administration.