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...