In a turn of events for Ukraine's battle for additional funding, the White House has hinted at major policy reforms on the southern border to garner support from Republicans for furthering aid to Ukraine in its ongoing clash with Russia. As per President Biden, the failure of Congress to pass an aid package would result in a significant advantage for the Russian president - possibly the best Christmas gift.
Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko emphasized the need for speedy action and warned against treating Ukraine as a bargaining chip in internal discussions. He asserted that current conditions in Ukraine represented significant democratic values while highlighting the nation's struggle for freedom.