Biden warns House GOP opposing Ukraine funding would play into ‘Putin’s hands’

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday urgently called for House Republicans to get behind legislation that would send $60 billion to Ukraine for its fight against Russia. He warned that opposing it would play into "Putin's hands." "Supporting this bill is standing up to Putin, Opposing it is playing into Putin's hands,” Biden said. "History is watching." Biden’s comments came after the Senate early Tuesday passed a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, pushing ahead after months of difficult negotiations and growing political divisions in the Republican Party over the role of the United States…