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    Biden says he's worried about Ukraine aid. The Pentagon warns it's running low

    Biden has assured allies Congress will eventually provide more Ukraine funding. But then House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted, making the path forward murkier.
    by Tamara Keith Oct 04, 2023 3 minutes
    President Biden told reporters on Wednesday that he's worried about the fate of his $24 billion request for Ukraine aid.
    Updated October 4, 2023 at 4:26 PM ET

    President Biden said he is worried that disarray in Congress could undermine his promise to give Ukraine what it needs for its fight against Russia — concerns that come as the Pentagon warns that military aid in Ukraine is rapidly running out.

    NPR has learned the Pentagon has warned U.S. lawmakers that they urgently need to approve more aid to prevent a disruption in the flow of weapons to Ukraine.

    Biden had asked Congress for for fresh military, humanitarian and economic

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