Biden renews Ukraine aid plea as Czech PM visits

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden made a fresh plea to Congress to pass aid for Ukraine during a visit by the Czech prime minister Monday, as a fight brews about whether it should be linked to funds for Israel.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he aims to advance wartime aid to Israel this week following Iran’s weekend attack, but the White House says it will block any bill that contains nothing for Kyiv.

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