National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby pushed back Sunday against some members of Congress who have criticized the level of US funding for Ukraine.

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Edited by| Tony Wild

North America  section CJ journalist

Washington - February 19, 2023

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    "There's been no blank checks. Every single item that we have sent to Ukraine has been done in full consultation with Congress, and we have really enjoyed terrific bipartisan support — bicameral and bipartisan — on Capitol for support for Ukraine. And we fully expect that that will continue," Kirby said on MSNBC.

Allegations against Russia: Kirby also weighed in on the crimes against humanity declaration against the Kremlin announced by Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday.

"We hope (it) will galvanize the rest of the world to likewise continue to want to hold — and to support investigative efforts to hold — Russia accountable for the war crimes and the atrocities that they are conducting inside Ukraine," Kirby said on MSNBC.

"That designation, crimes against humanity, demonstrates that we believe that this is a systematic effort by the Kremlin," he added.

Source - CNN