President Joe Biden has called out congressional Republicans for not providing additional aid to Ukraine in the wake of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death on February 16. Navalny's death, reported by Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service, has stirred discussions about the lack of support for Ukraine as Russia's invasion enters its third year.

Biden, upon his return to the White House on Monday, expressed disappointment at the Republicans' stance, emphasizing that their failure to respond is a significant mistake. He criticized their reluctance to address the threat posed by Russia, their disengagement from NATO, and the abandonment of obligations, labeling their actions as "shocking."

The President blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death and hinted at implementing additional sanctions on Russia, particularly targeting human rights violators associated with Navalny's imprisonment. However, Biden expressed uncertainty over whether Navalny's death would prompt Republicans to alter their position on providing aid to Ukraine.

In a shift from previous statements, Biden signaled a willingness to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and border security. While Johnson had sought a meeting with Biden to address these issues, the White House had previously denied the requests, citing disagreements over approaches to border and foreign aid policies.

The House Republicans have stalled bipartisan Senate compromises related to foreign aid, tying immigration changes to aid and a stand-alone measure providing $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Despite Johnson's criticism of Putin following Navalny's death, he did not commit to providing additional aid to Ukraine as the House remains in recess until the end of the month.

As the political debate continues on how best to support Ukraine and counter Putin's actions, President Biden remains committed to addressing the situation and seeking bipartisan cooperation for the benefit of Ukraine and its allies.