Overview

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the US seeking support for his country's ongoing conflict with Russia, with a focus on securing military aid.
• Zelenskyy's visit includes meetings with US President Joe Biden and key senators, as well as House Speaker Mike Johnson, who is seen as crucial in breaking the gridlock over aid.
• Hungary, an EU member, has emerged as a significant opponent to Ukraine's EU membership and its receipt of military aid, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatening to veto the proposed €50 billion aid package for Ukraine.
• US Republicans have blocked President Biden's $111 billion bill, which includes military aid to Ukraine, demanding stricter border security measures in return.
• Without congressional action, the US will run out of resources to procure more weapons and equipment for Ukraine by the end of the year, according to the White House.