Bracing for a prolonged war, Biden asks Congress to fund $33 billion in aid for Ukraine

Bracing for a prolonged war, Biden asks Congress to fund $33 billion in aid for Ukraine

President Biden on Thursday unveiled a $33 billion aid proposal for Ukraine, the latest effort to assist in the war against Russia. About two-thirds would go to military assistance, and the rest for economic and humanitarian help. Meanwhile, as the war rages on, the U.N. secretary general this week met with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine. Nick Schifrin reports.

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