Senior Democrats are pressing President Obama to announce increased military aid for Ukraine when that country's leader visits Washington next week. The lawmakers want the U.S. to provide lethal aid, including ammunition and small arms, to Ukraine's military in the wake of Russia’s recent incursions into the country. They also want to green-light training for Kyiv's troops.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
The Hill: Pressure grows for Obama to arm Ukraine
Obama talks on the phone aboard Air Force One with President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine, July 17, 2014.
