The United States is once again stepping up assistance to Ukraine.
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The United States is once again stepping up assistance to Ukraine. President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Zelensky on Wednesday, and told him the U.S. will send the country $500 million in direct aid. Meanwhile, lawmakers are also discussing next steps. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., is part of a Republican push to get more weapons to Ukraine, including fighter jets and anti-aircraft missiles. “Giving the Ukrainians the resources to drive out every last Russian on Ukrainian soil,” Rogers said. “Dithering needs to end. We need to flip the script and make Putin afraid of escalating against the west.” But Democrats, like Rep.