On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned members of Congress during a private briefing that if they do not pass more aid to Ukraine, it could lead to U.S. troops having to fight a war in Europe.
During the briefing, Austin stated that if Russian President Vladimir Putin takes over Ukraine, it is likely that he would then go after other neighboring countries, including Moldova, Georgia, and the Baltics. This could eventually result in the need for U.S. troops to be deployed in Europe to defend these nations.
The warning given by Austin did not seem to have a significant impact on Republican lawmakers, who are skeptical about providing more aid to Ukraine without transparency and accountability measures in place. According to House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul, the idea of putting troops on the ground in Europe was described as “very likely” by Austin.
McCaul commented after the briefing, stating that the main goal is to avoid a situation where U.S. troops would have to be sent into battle in Europe. He added that the current aid package must be carefully examined and evaluated to ensure it will truly help Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson also expressed dissatisfaction with the briefing, stating that he did not feel they received the clarity they have been requesting from the Biden administration. He further stated that it remains to be seen if members are satisfied with the answers provided during the briefing.
The Biden administration has requested a $106 billion aid package from Congress, with a majority of the funds, $61 billion, intended for Ukraine. This would be in addition to the $113 billion that has already been allocated to support Ukraine since February 2022.
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