Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has called on Congress to expedite the approval of additional aid for Ukraine in the wake of the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
What Happened: Bolton, on Friday in an interview with SiriusXM’s “The Julie Mason Show,” emphasized the urgency of passing the Ukraine aid package, which has been mired in political controversy, reported The Hill. He pointed out that the aid is crucial for Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression.
"I think the way to express our feeling, really, is in the U.S. especially, is to get this Ukraine aid package approved, and get it out of the political turmoil that it's gone through for reasons, in substantial part, utterly unrelated to Ukraine," Bolton said.
President Joe Biden also underscored the significance of the aid, urging House Republicans to act swiftly. He warned that the failure to support Ukraine at this critical juncture would have lasting consequences.
"We have to provide the funding so Ukraine can keep defending itself against Putin's vicious onslaughts and war crimes," Biden said.
While the Senate has already approved a $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has indicated that it may not be put to a vote in the lower chamber.
Bolton acknowledged that former President Donald Trump and some Republicans oppose additional Ukraine aid. However, he expressed hope that the majority of the House would support the aid package.
"I just hope they can get through the procedural morass beyond that," Bolton added.
The White House has criticized Johnson for not bringing the Senate’s Ukraine aid package to a vote, accusing him of jeopardizing national security.
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