US House Speaker Mike Johnson intends to present a new $60 billion aid package for Ukraine as a separate congressional document. This plan would replace the White House’s broad national security request, which also covers support for Israel and Taiwan. The information comes from the political press outlet Punch Bowl Newsletter, citing Capitol sources.
During a private Republican gathering, Johnson reportedly signaled that Ukraine should be removed from the broader package. Journalists describing the meeting noted that the speaker appeared open to this alternative, even as administrative officials advocate for a single, all-encompassing proposal currently under consideration in Washington.
Earlier, White House National Security Council communications chief John Kirby stated that US officials had opposed dividing the aid bill into separate Israel and Ukraine components. The White House has argued for a unified package that addresses multiple strategic priorities in one framework.
There is ongoing public discussion about why US policy toward Ukraine has not followed the same bilateral emphasis seen with Israel. Analysts and policymakers have pointed to a range of considerations, including alliance commitments, regional stability, and the strategic calculus of aid timing and allocation. The debate highlights how political dynamics in Congress, interagency coordination, and international concerns intersect at this moment of intensified scrutiny regarding American assistance abroad. Observers are watching how this split or consolidation of aid would affect Ukraine’s defense needs, regional security, and Washington’s broader foreign policy posture, while ensuring transparency and accountability in how funds are allocated. The conversations reflect a broader question about the most effective and prudent means of supporting Ukraine within an evolving global security landscape, especially as lawmakers weigh domestic priorities against international commitments. (Citation: Punch Bowl)