US Senate Majority Leader Urges Increased Aid to Ukraine
War-Torn Ukraine’s Call for Urgent Aid Supported by US Senate Majority Leader
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has voiced a grave warning, emphasizing the crucial need to provide further aid to Ukraine while firmly pledging not to abandon the European ally. Schumer’s concerns come following his visit to the war-torn nation, underlining the current crucial moment in the history of the world. Furthermore, Schumer highlights the devastating consequences for the United States if Ukraine were to suffer a loss to Russia.
“This is a turning point, an inflection point as to the United States’ ability to project itself — our strengths, our powers, our abilities — in the world,” he said. “When we went there, we told the Ukrainian people: America will not abandon you.”
Urgent Need in Key Areas
Regarding Ukraine’s pressing requirements, Schumer detailed the areas in which they desperately require additional supplies. Primarily, he highlighted the necessity for more artillery shells, weapons capable of disrupting Russian supply networks, and increased anti-aircraft weaponry.
To illustrate Ukraine’s challenges in fighting the war, Schumer shared the story of a Ukrainian drone operator who can identify Russian artillery but lacks the ammunition needed to destroy it.
Schumer further highlighted the significant disadvantage faced by Ukraine, as Russian forces can fire artillery from a greater distance, rendering Ukrainian retaliation ineffective.
“The Russians can stand further back, hit the Ukrainians, and the Ukrainians can’t hit them back,” he said.
Pressure Builds on US House Speaker for Ukraine Aid
Key areas of need: US House Speaker Mike Johnson faces growing pressure to bring Ukraine aid up for a vote. Schumer, together with the Senate, recently passed a comprehensive aid package amounting to over $60 billion for Ukraine. However, Johnson’s reluctance to do so risks a potential revolt within his own party.