Editorial: The New York Times

• Ukraine requires US military aid to defend its democracy and territory from Russia.
• Most Americans support providing economic aid to Ukraine and sending more arms and military equipment to the Ukrainian government.
• Support has dwindled since the start of the Russian invasion, but many Republican members of Congress still advocate for ongoing military aid.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson has sidestepped a vote on Ukrainian aid for fear of being ousted by far-right House members.
• Without American artillery and antitank and antiaircraft missiles, Ukraine can't fend off a significantly larger army.
• Ukrainian aid should not be tied to unrelated political objectives, such as dismantling Biden's climate change agenda.
• American weapons and artillery are essential to Ukraine's ability to resist and ultimately negotiate an end to hostilities from a position of strength.

Conclusion: It's Mr. Johnson's duty to put the effort to resist aggression to a vote, without insinuating a tie with irrelevant political objectives and putting lives and the integrity of a country at risk.

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