Despite months of intense negotiations, U.S. senators were unable to reach an agreement on Wednesday regarding new funds for Ukraine and Israel, as well as immigration reform in the United States. Pressured by former President Donald Trump, who called for a boycott of the bill, Republican members voted against allocating new aid to Ukraine and Israel. The Senate was supposed to later vote on another version of the same bill, but without the immigration reform, the outcome remained uncertain.
Sullivan Optimistic About Aid
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced earlier on Wednesday, during his visit to NATO headquarters, that the United States "can and will continue" to provide military assistance to Ukraine. During a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels, Sullivan stated, "There is no alternative to the U.S. commitment to provide a level of resources that allows Ukraine to have the artillery and air defense systems and other capabilities it needs."
Stoltenberg noted that "the agreement of the U.S. Congress to continue supporting Ukraine in the near future" is "essential." He added that supporting Ukraine "is not charity; it relates to our security," stating, "A Russian victory would weaken us and would not only embolden Moscow but also China, Iran, and North Korea."
More Than $110 Billion
The United States, as the main military supporter of Ukraine with over $110 billion already approved by Congress months ago, is unable to send new funds to Kyiv.
