President Joe Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a joint press conference on Capitol Hill.
President Joe Biden said Tuesday afternoon « it’s stunning » that Congress has not passed the administration’s supplemental package that was first requested in October, which contains billions in emergency funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
In a press conference alongside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Biden urged Congress to pass the measure, which includes $60 billion for Ukraine. He blamed Republicans for « holding Ukraine funding hostage » over their demands for stricter border policies woven in the package.
Nonetheless, Biden indicated officials continue to negotiate with Senate Democrats and Republicans « to try to find a bipartisan compromise both in terms of changes in policy and provide the resources we need to secure the border. »
Biden several times indicated he and Zelenskyy would be « asking questions » but corrected himself.
