McConnell: Delay in Ukraine aid ‘strained prospects’ of defeating Russia

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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday said the months-long delay in sending military aid to Ukraine has undermined its chances of defeating Russia on the battlefield and was premised on what he called the “sheer fiction” perpetuated by some colleagues that supporting Ukraine is not a vital national security interest. “So much of the hesitation and short-sightedness that has delayed this moment is premised on sheer fiction. And I take no pleasure in rebutting misguided fantasies,” McConnell said in a floor speech responding to colleagues in both chambers who have dragged out consideration of military aid for Ukraine...