Speaker Johanson promises to unblock aid to Ukraine that will “look substantially different”
Speaker Mike Johnson signaled a loan or lend-lease approach to support Kyiv's war efforts without direct payments from US taxpayers.
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Mike Johnson rejects Senate bill on Ukraine aid
The US House Speaker says he will not pass a bill that offers military support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan unless it includes measures to deal with the migration issue on the US border.
US Senate approves foreign aid bill, including $ 61 bn for Ukraine, but House may reject it
The Democratic-led US Senate overcame a key hurdle by passing President Biden’s $95 billion foreign aid proposal, including $61 billion for Ukraine, though House Republicans have voiced disapproval over the lack of border security funds ahead of the bill's uncertain future.
US Senate wraps up Ukraine aid bill talks, final vote looms
The vote is likely to be scheduled for Tuesday, 14 February.
US House members visit Ukraine, assuring Kyiv of “continued support”
A bipartisan US Congressional delegation of four members, including Republicans and Democrats arrived in Kyiv on 9 Feb. to assure Kyiv that there is "overwhelming support of Ukraine" in the US House and Senate.
US Senate advances $95 bn aid bill for Ukraine, Israel
After overcoming a previous impasse, the US Senate has agreed to consider a targeted aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan amid persistent Republican divisions.
US Senate majority leader to push Ukraine, Israel aid bill stripped of US border security provisions
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer intends to advance a pared-down aid package for Israel and Ukraine, omitting border security provisions, in response to Republican resistance against a comprehensive bipartisan bill, per NBC News.
US Senate negotiators release border and military aid bill, which includes $ 60 bn for Ukraine
The $118 billion national security package represents a significant priority for President Biden; however, it encounters strong opposition from former President Donald Trump and his supporters.
US Senate announces key vote on Ukraine aid next week
The US Senate gears up for a crucial vote on a comprehensive aid package, including some $60 billion for Ukraine, despite skepticism from Republican lawmakers and external pressures from Donald Trump.
Historic seizure of Russian assets for Ukraine approved by Senate panel
The new legislation would pave the way for Washington to confiscate Russian central bank assets amounting to $300 billion and direct them to Ukraine's reconstruction.
US Senate Republicans say no Christmas deal for Ukraine, border
US Senate Republicans anticipate no agreement before Christmas on Ukraine aid and border security reforms, citing ongoing disagreements between White House and Senate negotiators.
Reuters: US Senate to vote on Ukraine funding, border security next week
US Senate postpones its holiday break to focus on a vital Ukraine aid vote, dependent on further House support.
How Ukraine aid became a hostage of the US border crisis
High-stakes negotiations in the US Senate center on Republicans using their leverage over a border crisis deal to threaten vital aid to Ukraine and imperil US security interests.
US Senate Republicans block $110 billion Ukraine and Israel aid bill
US Senate Republicans vote against a $110 billion aid bill for Ukraine and Israel, insisting on immigration reforms, raising questions about aid's future, with Biden urging action to counter Putin's agenda.