 US military may get pulled into direct conflict with Russia. President Joe Biden warned that the United States is at risk of being pulled into a direct conflict with Russia if the Kremlin succeeds in its war against Ukraine. Biden's statement follows Russia's massive aerial attack across Ukraine on December 29. The 22-month-long war has raised tensions between Russia and members of the NATO Alliance, who have supported Ukraine's fight through billions of dollars in military aid and weaponry. Support for Kiev, however, has started to waver in countries like the US, where Republican lawmakers have blocked sending additional funding to Ukraine unless a deal can be reached that also boosts aid for America's immigration system. Biden said that Ukraine's forces successfully intercepted a number of the missiles and drones launched by Russia thanks to the American-provided air defense systems at Kiev's disposal. He added, however, that unless congressional lawmakers take urgent action in the new year, the US will not be able to continue to provide Ukraine with weapons and vital air defense systems. Biden has asked Congress to pass a $110 billion aid package that would go toward Ukraine, support for Israel and other national security needs. The request has been repeatedly struck down by GOP lawmakers. House Speaker Mike Johnson said at a news conference this month that Republicans hill to die on in negotiations with Democrats over providing additional aid to Ukraine is to establish sweeping changes to US border policy. Johnson has indicated that providing additional funding to Ukraine is still a priority.