PEORIA, Ill. – A local congressman says the war in Ukraine is just and needed, but he wants to see financial support from the United States spent wisely.
Roughly a year after the conflict between Ukraine and Russia started, Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) says Russia’s actions are unprovoked and illegal.
LaHood says he supports Ukrainians in the conflict, and wants to continue to do so. But, he adds that American money given to Ukraine must be given responsibly.
“It doesn’t mean we give them a blank check. There has to be other funding sources, particularly from our European allies on that. But, we can’t let Putin win,” LaHood said.
Since the war started, the United States has provided more than $13 billion to help Ukraine.
LaHood adds the war is also more than just battling Russia.
“Putin’s number one ally is China. Xi Jinping. Xi Jinping would like to see nothing else than the West to lose, and America lose in this war. So we can’t give up on Zelenskyy. This is about freedom,” LaHood said.
LaHood says that while Germany sending tanks to Ukraine helps with the war effort, he wants to see more support and funding from European allies.
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