US House Speaker Mike Johnson is currently in talks with Joe Biden's team as he prepares to push aid through the House for Ukraine as well as Israel.
Johnson will discuss aid for Ukraine with Trump
This information was shared with the journalist by the leading Republican of the House of Representatives, Steve Scalise.
According to his data, Johnson discussed with White House representatives a package that would differ from the Senate's proposed $95 billion support package and include several Republican demands.
No agreement was reached. "It is clear that an agreement must be reached not only with the White House, but also with our own members," Scalise said.
Moreover, it is reported that the Republican speaker plans to meet on April 12 at the Mar-a-Lago club of former US President Donald Trump in Florida.
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives consulted with him for quite some time on the financing of Ukraine in order to gain his support - or at least to prevent him from openly opposing the package.
According to Senator Markwayne Mullin, Johnson and Trump had "in-depth" discussions with Johnson about ways to promote aid to Ukraine.
It's unclear whether Trump will express any political support for the package, but Mullin said he's hoping for the former president's support, especially now that Johnson's job is on the line.
Ukraine will agree to US loan assistance
At the persuasion of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US Congress will still allocate additional aid to Ukraine.
However, official Kyiv is still ready to accept funds on credit without other options.
"A senator was recently there, and he says, 'Would you agree to credit money?'. "And what are the options?' "What is this election if there is no choice?” Therefore, we will accept any option.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
