FILE - Ukrainian soldiers fire artillery at Russian positions near Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, on Nov. 20, 2022.
FILE - Ukrainian soldiers fire artillery at Russian positions near Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, on Nov. 20, 2022.
  • Republicans in Congress have hindered the provision of new aid to Ukraine. 
  • Their politicization of the issue may force Biden to make significant compromises in the future or threaten the war effort.
  • One legal expert argues that billions in frozen Russian assets should go to Ukraine.

A Republican standoff in Congress has put roadblocks in the way of Ukraine receiving new US aid. Even if the Democrats and the White House are able to negotiate a deal, the future of US support for Ukraine is more uncertain than ever.