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Politico: ‘Putin will be successful’ if lawmakers cut Ukraine funding, top leaders warn
Senators mostly agree, setting up a showdown with the House.
Top Biden administration officials warned senators on Tuesday that if they approve aid to Israel but cut out funding for Ukraine, Vladimir Putin will win.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin argued against decoupling President Joe Biden’s $106 billion supplemental request for Israel, Ukraine and the Pacific while testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The pair warned Russia would prevail without continued U.S. assistance and would have implications outside of Europe.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Say Russia Will Win If Ukraine Aid Is Cut
Top US officials make case for Ukraine aid — France 24
Russia will succeed in Ukraine unless US support continues-Pentagon chief — Reuters
Putin will win if Israel funding split from Ukraine, Blinken and Austin tell senators — The Hill