Russian officials on Monday downplayed the impact of Congress passing a short-term funding bill over the weekend that did not include funds to spend on supporting Ukraine, saying the US will “find the money.”
“They will continue their support. We should not think that something is about to change. It’s just grandstand play. It’s codswallop,” said Russian Deputy Foreign Ministry Sergey Ryabkov, according to TASS.
Ryabkov added that the US’s focus on supporting its “stooges” in Ukraine would not change. “Inter-party squabbles have nothing to do with support, they will find the money,” he said.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made similar comments. “America will continue its involvement in this conflict,” he said, but adding that he believes “exhaustion” related to the conflict will continue to grow in the West.
Officials in Kyiv also downplayed the events in Congress. “We have a very in-depth discussion with both parts of the Congress, Republicans and Democrats, and against the background of a potential shutdown in the United States the decision was taken as it was,” said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Kuleba added that he does not “feel that the US support has been shattered” and that Ukraine is working with Congress “to make sure it does not repeat again, under any circumstances.”
The bill passed by Congress funds the US government until November 17. The White House and the Pentagon are putting pressure on House and Senate leaders to authorize an additional $24 billion for the proxy war, which is expected to pass once brought to a vote.
The US will ultimately pass the bill to continue funding. The best we can hope for right now is that a stand alone debate will force at least some discussion of the justification for this bloodletting.
Also of potential benefit, with growing numbers of people turning against the proxy war, we may see those opposed grow tired of being called Putin apologists, as this is increasingly the shrill cry of the war caucus. It holds out the hope of exposing the prowar crowd as the McCarthyites they are.
Not good enough. The only solution which is impossible right now is a massive national strike and boycott of profits,products banking etc.the long term fix is a peoples revolution with a reduction of police power and a choice in our elections.
Massive voter turnout with at least 50% writing in their friends will start real nonviolent change.
Seven ir eight weeks before the next financial crises is US stability.
I would imagine Putin is playing the long game sooner or later just like in Afghanistan the yanks will move on to the next proxy war CHINA , with China ready and waiting and up for the fight Americas proxy Taiwan will be wiped out .
You tankies can keep writing your fan-fiction but you’ll just remain in your tankie bubble.
China is watching what the Russians are going through in Ukraine and they aren’t gonna start any s**t in Taiwan.
Y’all should take some time off and reevaluate you lives! Hahaha.
China is watching what the Russians are going through in Ukraine and they aren’t gonna start any s**t in Taiwan.
They don’t have to start any shit. The shit being doled out is coming from the US. And hopefully Tawain is also paying attention to what’s happening in Ukraine, and they’ll pass on being used as fodder to ensure US global hegemony.
So, you believe Taiwan will let the Chinese just waltz right in?
Right, because that is the only alternative.
The constitution of China says that Taiwan is part of China. The constitution of Taiwan says that China is part of Taiwan. Both countries are a part of each other. Therefore I don’t see where the US hegemonic idiot has a chance in either the short or long run.
One way or another, the eunuchs of the professional security state that actually runs DC will find away. Will of the people or their representatives be damned
“…Ukraine is working with Congress “to make sure it does not repeat again, under any circumstances.”
Well now we have two organizations “working with Congress”, AIPAC and Kiev.
Lucky us.