The Global Story: America and… the War in Ukraine

BBC News

1:30 AM to 2:00 AM

Sunday 27 October

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Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the United States has led the world in providing aid to Kyiv, with contributions totalling more than $175bn. But agreeing additional assistance in Congress has become increasingly difficult, with the attention of the Republican right fixed on domestic priorities. So, as November's presidential election approaches, what could victory for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump mean for the trajectory of the war? Host Sumi Somaskanda is joined by the BBC's Ukraine correspondent, James Waterhouse, and news reporter, Will Vernon. They discuss how delays to US aid have directly affected the war on the ground, and what we know about the policy positions of the candidates for the White House.