European Lawmakers Warn U.S. Over Ukraine Aid Delays
Failure to Support Ukraine Could Risk European Assistance in Potential Taiwan Conflict
- European lawmakers warn the U.S. that delays in aid to Ukraine could risk European assistance in a potential conflict with China over Taiwan.
- The delegation of lawmakers from six European countries and Canada met with U.S. lawmakers amidst negotiations over a major funding package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- European contributions and commitments to Ukraine total $160 billion, but they stress that there is no substitute for America's military support or its global leadership.
- Republicans have increasingly soured on Ukraine support, with many arguing taxpayer dollars should be focused on domestic issues.
- European lawmakers are concerned that without major commitments from the U.S., Russian President Vladimir Putin will take the initiative.