Nov. 9 () –
Ukraine considers that the United States will maintain economic aid to its country in the framework of the Russian invasion in the event that the Republicans take control of the legislative power after the midterm elections.
Ukraine’s Economy Minister Julia Sviridenko said on Tuesday that Washington’s financial support for kyiv would not decrease, despite threats from some party members to examine the spending more closely.
“We really appreciate your bipartisan support,” said the Economy Minister in an interview with the Bloomberg agency.
“We are not worried. Ukraine is fighting for very concrete rights and values. I believe that the United States will support us until we achieve victory.”
Also, Sviridenko – who is visiting Washington – has made a new appeal to allies to send more weapons and funding. His request includes air defense systems to deal with suspected Iranian drones and Russian missiles.
The US mid-term elections could make the political agenda of the Biden Administration more difficult, since the Republicans are expected to take control of the House of Representatives, and could achieve a majority in the Senate. In the event that the Democrats lose both chambers, Biden would have a difficult time getting his presidential promises approved.
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, who is in position to become House Speaker, warned last month that his party would not write a “blank check” to Ukraine if it wins a majority in Tuesday’s election. . President Joe Biden also said in October that he is “concerned” that Republicans will cut aid to Ukraine if they win.
