Senate Republicans block Ukraine and Israel aid bill

Senate Republicans block Ukraine and Israel aid bill

  • BBC
  • Dec 7th, 2023

Senate Republicans have blocked a move to pass an aid bill for Ukraine after failing to secure border compromises they sought in exchange. 

The $110bn (£87.3bn) package included $61bn for Ukraine, as well as funds for Israel and aid for Gaza.

The White House has warned that US funds for Ukraine could soon run out.

A Ukrainian official said that that failure to secure more US aid would mean a "very high possibility" that the war will be lost to Russia.

While Republican members are generally in favour of aid to Ukraine, some have sought to use the issue as a way address mounting domestic concerns over the US southern border.

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