During a high-stakes meeting at the White House, US President Joe Biden emphasized the urgent need to provide military aid to Ukraine in order to combat Russia’s invasion. Biden met with top congressional leaders to discuss the stalled assistance and a potential government shutdown. The House Speaker, a Donald Trump ally, has not allowed a vote on the funding bill for Ukraine, despite bipartisan support for it. President Volodymyr Zelensky has also urged continued support from the West to help Ukraine defeat the invasion. The meeting also addressed the looming government shutdown and the ongoing negotiations for the federal budget. There is pressure on Speaker Johnson to act and approve the aid for Ukraine without delay.