The Senate closed its year without agreeing on a package tying Ukraine military aid to tougher border policies. The aid package for Ukraine has been postponed until next year, with risks for Ukraine's war effort against Russia's invasion. Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko noted the risks of insufficient foreign aid for Ukraine's war effort as early as the first two months of next year. Ukraine has launched a Plan B due to delayed funding from Western allies, with the EU considering financial assistance for Ukraine on February 1.
Ukraine launches Plan B due to delayed funding from Western allies. Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko noted that the ministry is confident of receiving Western aid in 2024 but not in January and February. The EU will consider financial assistance for Ukraine on February 1, and👇
Ukraine faces risks from insufficient foreign aid for its war effort against Russia’s invasion as early as the first two months of next year, according to Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko https://t.co/DwGmsUDbsA
Manchin slams Senate for adjourning without a funding package for U.S. border, Israel and Ukraine Schumer says negotiators are still working to reach an agreement on an aid package even though the Senate isn't formally in session for votes. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/erQEl50Ofc
Voting in the Senate on sending military aid to Ukraine has been postponed until next year Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the chamber will not vote on sending more aid to Ukraine and the main obstacle is strengthening border security with Mexico until early next year.… https://t.co/T18RTL8HTu
US Congress will be able to pass a package of aid to Ukraine, which will last until the end of the year, in mid-January. There is also a plan B if the bill is not approved, according to Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley. https://t.co/6eDwClOBif
The Senate quietly closed out its year on Wednesday by punting many of its most difficult issues into 2024. The chief disappointment for leaders of both parties was the failure to agree on a package tying Ukraine military aid to tougher border policies. https://t.co/6qnOb9RdN5