Political divide emerges on U.S. aid to Ukraine as Zelenskyy heads to Washington

Washington — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Washington this week comes at a critical juncture for his alliance with the United States as Republican leaders in Congress diverge on how to send more military and humanitarian aid to the country.

President Biden is seeking an additional $24 billion in security and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, in line with his promise to help the country for "as long as it takes" to oust Russia from its borders.

But ratification of Mr. Biden's request is deeply uncertain thanks to a growing partisan divide in Congress about how to proceed.