With Trump Ascendant, Even Ukraine’s Allies in Congress Rethink Aid

Reality has set in on Capitol Hill that with President-elect Donald J. Trump poised to take office, the era of U.S. military support for Ukraine is coming to an end.

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The Guardian - Dec. 7
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Yahoo News - Dec. 5
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Johnson rejects Biden request for $24 billion on new Ukraine aid

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The Hill - Dec. 4