McConnell to step down. White House says Congress will continue to support Ukraine
Mitch McConnell, known for his support of Ukraine, has announced that he will step down as the leader of the Republican Party in the US Senate in November. The White House does not believe this will affect bipartisan support for Ukraine in both houses of Congress.
Source: Ukrinform, citing statements by McConnell and White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre
Quote from McConnell: "One of life’s most underappreciated talents is to know when it’s time to move on to life’s next chapter.
So I stand before you today to say that this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Senate."
Details: McConnell pledged to continue to work in his post until the presidential and congressional elections in November.
He also intends to see out his term as a senator, which ends in January 2027.
The US administration is convinced that McConnell's announcement will not affect bipartisan support for Ukraine in both houses of Congress.
Quote from Karine Jean-Pierre: "There is actually support for Ukraine. There is bipartisan support in the House [for the Ukraine aid bill – ed.]."
Background: Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell reportedly began to lose power due to the struggle in the US Senate on funding for Ukraine.
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