The European Union has agreed to begin formal negotiations on Ukraine’s bid for membership to the bloc but failed to pass a $54 billion financial aid package. At the same time, US lawmakers continue to negotiate over Ukraine aid, leaving the country’s war effort in jeopardy. William Pomeranz, Director of the Kennan Institute, comments on the ongoing funding negotiations at home and abroad. He talks about Putin’s reaction to the US funding debate, how a lapse in funding would impact US credibility, where the money earmarked for Ukraine actually goes, and why accession to the EU becomes even more critical if US aid does not come through.