WASHINGTON, Feb 14, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - The Republican leader of the US Houseof Representatives on Tuesday blocked war aid for Ukraine, ignoring PresidentJoe Biden's plea that passing the bill was vital for standing up to "Russiandictator" Vladimir Putin. At the White House, Biden said that helping US allies -- and particularlycoming to the aid of Ukraine as it struggles to fend off a two-year Russianinvasion -- is a fundamental responsibility. - Republican maneuvers -US aid to Ukraine has been paralyzed for months by chaos in Congress, even asKyiv begs for help to counter increased Russian attacks. That bill was primed for approval in the Senate when Johnson announced itwould be killed in the House. One Republican senator, Bill Cassidy, lashed out at his party Tuesday afterJohnson killed the aid bill.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 14, 2024 03:32 UTC