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Zelenskyy meeting lawmakers in pitch for aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill Thursday as he makes his case for more U.S. funding of Ukraine's defense against Russia. But Republicans are casting doubt on sending Ukraine more money, with debate over a new aid package wrapped up in negotiations to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Zelenskyy facing GOP pushback on aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Washington Thursday in a bid to secure more aid for Ukraine's fight against Russia, but Republicans are drawing a hardline on any new spending, with money for Kyiv a sticking point in the looming government shutdown. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
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Ukraine aid in spending bill in question
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Zelenskyy may face Russian official at U.N.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could face Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in person Wednesday at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse has more on the possible encounter and Zelenskyy's address Tuesday to the U.N. General Assembly.
Biden vows Ukraine support in U.N. address
In his Tuesday speech to the United Nations, President Biden argued Russia is counting on the world growing weary of the war and said he supports continuing to back Ukraine. Meanwhile, some congressional Republicans are questioning another $24 billion aid package for Ukraine. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports from New York.
Zelenskyy warns U.N. of global nuclear threat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly to unite against Russia's aggression. He warned Moscow is "pushing the world to the final war" and urged action to restrain the Kremlin's nuclear abilities. Luke Coffey, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, joins CBS News to break down Zelenskyy's address.
Biden urges continued support for Ukraine
President Biden urged support for Ukraine and condemnation of Russia at the U.N. on Tuesday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Ukraine's role in government shutdown fight
Multiple conservatives have come out against including aid to Ukraine in the spending bills needed to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
Biden: "Do not let Ukraine be carved up"
President Biden addressed the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. He pushed for unity between nations amid global challenges. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from outside the U.N.
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